Dr Maria Mercedes Bernardo Online Consult

03/12/2025

📈 Top Health Concerns in the Philippines in 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports the top causes of death in the country for January to April 2025 (Provisional as of 30 September 2025). Leading the list were:

❤️ Ischaemic heart diseases
🔬 Neoplasms
🧠 Cerebrovascular diseases
🌬️ Pneumonia
🩸 Diabetes mellitus

While the numbers reflect ongoing health challenges, they also remind us to take small steps toward better lifestyle choices, regular check-ups, and stronger support for community health.

Stay informed. Stay healthy. 💙

Read more here:
https://psa.gov.ph/content/2025-causes-death-philippines-provisional-30-september-2025

18/11/2025

04/11/2025

You matter!

Gentle reminders💕 //

16/10/2025

12/10/2025

Ano nga ba ang influenza-like illness?

04/10/2025

Tips para makaiwas sa komplikasyon ng Diabetes

Stay safe from Diabetes complications at sundin ang 9 tips for your protection.

To know more about Diabetes, read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ChQ4czpXvYcdqD4F1WuyMzWDA8i-Vx0B/

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30/09/2025

05/09/2025

❗️DOH: PANATILIHIN ANG TAMANG TIMBANG PARA SA MALUSOG NA KATAWAN❗️

4/10 na Pilipino ay obese. Ang obesity ay isang kondisyon kung saan labis ang taba sa katawan, at maaaring umangat ang panganib sa iba’t ibang sakit tulad ng altapresyon, sakit sa puso, diabetes (Type 2), at stroke.

🥦🏃Piliin ang healthy ang gawin ang mga sumusunod:
✅ Kumain ng masustansya at iwasan ang matatamis, maalat, mamantika, at matataba (4Ms)
✅ Mag-ehersisyo araw-araw
✅ Magpasuri nang maaga upang matiyak na ang timbang, taas, at sukat ng baywang ay akma sa iyo
✅ Iwasang magpuyat

Source: DOST-FNRI, National Nutrition Survey 2023

15/08/2025

Paghandaang mabuti ang pagbubuntis

Payo ng DOH:

✅ Planuhing mabuti ang pagbubuntis na naaayon sa iba’t ibang konsiderasyong may kinalaman sa kalusugan at maayos na pamumuhay ng pamilya.

Tandaan, Panalo ang Pamilyang Planado.

14/08/2025

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