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Why doctors are recently calling for the ban of the use of naphthalene bulbs in homes

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 Doctors are calling for a ban on naphthalene bulbs, commonly known as mothballs, due to their potential health risks. There is differences between Naphthalene bulb and Camphor. Proper Camphor is now now rare in the Ghanaian market! Naphthalene is considered toxic and it's sad that many people in Ghana still put them in their drinking with the notion of purifying it and even and some healing effect to it! But naphthalene bulbs can cause various health issues, including: - Health Risks:     - Hemolytic Anemia: Naphthalene exposure can lead to the destruction of red blood cells, particularly in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Mothballs on bed      - Liver Damage: Exposure to naphthalene has been linked to liver damage and dysfunction.     - Carcinogenic Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified naphthalene as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".     - Neurological Dam...

Digital Divide - Global Phenom Concern

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  Why the digital divide matters and how to bridge it Image Source: Flickr ‍ The digital divide is the gap between people who have access to digital technologies such as computers and the internet, and those who don’t. It also refers to inequalities in access to digital technology and its usage among different social, ethnic, and economic groups. Digital inequality poses a serious threat to society as it restricts people from accessing opportunities, services and knowledge that is essential in today’s world. This article discusses why the digital divide matters and how to bridge it. What does the digital divide mean? The term digital divide is used to refer to the gap in access to, and use of, information and communication technologies (ICTs) between different socioeconomic groups, genders, and people living in different regions. It is a critical issue that has gained a lot of attention due to the rapid expansion of ICTs and their use in almost every aspect of our daily lives. The ...