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Let us fight against colon cancer

ORANJESTAD – March is most frequently diagnosed is also important to tell your
celebrated as Colorectar cancers in Aruba. Colorec- family physician about your
Cancer Awareness Month. tal cancer starts in the pan- family's history with colorec-
creas, which is located tal cancer if there is one.
In connection with the behind the stomach and
awareness month, the Min- is part of the digestive sys- Some factors that can in-
ister of Public Health, Dan- tem. The awareness month crease the risk of getting
gui Oduber, wants to inform theme is #letsbeatcolon- colorectal cancer are:
and raise awareness in the cancer “let’s fight against Tobacco use;
community about colorec- colorectal cancer”. Obesity;
tal cancer. It is part of the Diabetes;
government's prevention The direct cause of colorec- Chronic Colorectal Disease higher tobacco consump- bles, fruits and drink plenty
policy, as indicated in the tal cancer is still unclear. (inflammation); tion by men compared to of water to help your diges-
national plan to prevent However, there are various Frequent exposure to cer- women. tive system.
NCDs (Noncommunicable ways with which you could tain chemical fumes.
diseases). Various stake- minimize the risks. Prevention is essential. A The Minister encourages
holders and with the PAHO The risk of getting diag- well-balanced lifestyle and the community to exercise,
are part of this plan. Control your feces regularly nosed with colorectal can- nutrition are key elements eat healthily and help oth-
for any signs of colorec- cer increases with age. Re- in prevention. ers live healthier lives. A
Around the world, colorec- tal cancer. If you notice search indicates that the In March, the government healthy lifestyle helps pre-
tal cancer is one of the blood, slime, or any irregu- majority of colorectal can- will emphasize proper nu- vent chronic diseases land
most common types of larity, it is advisable to con- cer diagnosed are in men. trition to prevent chronic many cancers, including
cancer. It is in the top 5 sult your family physician. It The cause may be the diseases. Eat more vegeta- colorectal cancers.q

Participation of women in the workforce of Aruba

The participation rate of DAO congratulated all
women in the workforce women on their day for
decreased from 58.7% in their extraordinary achieve-
2019 to 50.2% in 2020. ments and contributions to
The number of inactive Aruba’s economy.
women increases from
2019 to 2020 by 30%. This Positivism and determina-
is approximately 5500 per- tion will help us recover
sons. from any trying time and
The percentage of working continue to prosper. DAO
women 15 years and older will continue with its efforts
decreased from 55.7% in to protect and optimize the
2019 to 46.2% in 2020. position of women in the la-
bor market of Aruba.q

New prices for petroleum

products starting March 9th

Oranjestad - As of yesterday, the 9th of March, the
price for petroleum products in Aruba changed.

ORANJESTAD - The ILO cel- recognized. employer. The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications
ebrated this year’s Inter- The majority of female and Sustainable Development announced that the
national Women’s Day by The Department of Labor workers (28%) work in the prices for petroleum products were adjusted, and
advocating for large-scale and Investigation (DAO) hospitality sector, com- would come into effect starting March 9th of 2022.
investments in a package shares the message of ILO merce, wholesale and re-
of care leave and services and presents some recent tail, and car repair (15%) The price for gasoline unleaded-premium will see an
that benefit workers, chil- statistics about the position The number of families re- increase of 15,3 cents, making the total price 261,0
dren, families, businesses, of women in the Aruban la- ceiving welfare comprises cents per litre. Gasoil LS will see an increase of 14,7
societies, and the planet. bor market: 60% women at the end cents which will bring the total price to 228 cents per
Women comprise 51.4% of of 2020. This amount in- litre and Kerosene will see an increase of 13,6 cents
Worldwide, women are in the workforce at the end of creased in 2019 by 20%. which brings the price to 209,9 cents per litre.
charge of family care and 2021. In 2019 it was 51.9%.
household chores. This kind Approximately 49% of Unemployment under Turnover tax (BBO), Health tax (BAZV) and BAVP are
of care is without pay and women worked for more women increased from included in the prices.q
nowadays is getting more than 5 years for the same 6.2% in 2019 to 8.0% in 2020.