January 2012 Health Current Events - Months
| Awareness Event | Coverage | Related Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Awareness Month | Canada | Alzheimer Society of Canada |
| Thyroid Awareness Month | United States | AACE - American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
| Glaucoma Awareness Month | United States | The Glaucoma Research Foundation |
| National Blood Donor Month | United States | AABB - American Association of Blood Banks |
| National Birth Defects Prevention Month | United States | National Birth Defects Prevention Network |
| Cervical Health Awareness Month | United States | National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) |
January 2012 Health Current Events - Weeks
| Event | Date | Nation | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Non-Smoking Week | 17th Jan - 23rd Jan | Canada | Canadian Cancer Society |
| World Leprosy Week | 21st Jan - 27th Jan | Worldwide | LEPRA |
January 2012 Health Events - Days
| Event | Date | Nation | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Braille Day | 4th Jan | Worldwide | WBU |
| Weedless Wednesday | 19th Jan | Canada | Canadian Council for Tobacco Control |
| World Leprosy Day | 25th Jan | Worldwide | The Leprosy Mission |
| National Bug Busting Day - 1st of 3 | 31st Jan | United Kingdom | Community Hygiene Concern |
