International Day for Awareness of Snakebites
International Day for Awareness of Snakebites is celebrated on September 19th of each year. This date aims to raise awareness among the population about accidents caused by poisonous snakes, known as snakebites, and promote prevention and adequate treatment of these cases. Snakebites represent an important public health problem in several regions of the world, especially in rural and tropical areas, where coexistence with venomous snakes is more common. During the International Day of Attention to Snake Accidents, education and awareness activities are carried out, such as lectures, information campaigns and training for health professionals, aiming to reduce the incidence and impacts of these accidents.
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