VIRAL: Pee-proof walls in Hamburg district

A community in Germany has taken extreme measures against men who pee on walls -- by making the walls splash back.

A video uploaded to YouTube by St. Pauli's Community of Interest (IG St. Pauli e.V.) shows that walls in the Hamburg district have been coated in a substance that repels liquids.

The area is known for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars and clubs serving alcoholic drinks. The downside of this is that many people who can no longer wait for a toilet do their business around the city -- on walls, in the streets, and even playgrounds, one resident complained.

"It's most annoying when they pee on playgrounds," the woman said.

This disregard for sanitation drove locals to take drastic measures to discourage peeing outside toilets.

"Dear street pissers: beware, as not every wall has a warning sign," said Julia Staron of IG St. Pauli e.V. "It's peeback time."

The video, entitled "St. Pauli Peeback," has gotten more than two million views since it was posted on March 2. It has received mixed reviews from commenters, with some applauding the move, and others dismissing it as "frivolous" and "useless."
 
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Teenagers at high risk of parasitic infection

MANILA -- Recent studies show that adolescent females are at high risk of parasitic infection.

In an interview with Nina Corpuz on DZMM's "Magandang Gabi Dok", Dr. Jun Belizario of the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines explained that new studies show that adolescents are also at risk of parasitic infection.

The risk is higher for females who experience blood loss through menstruation.

"Lumalabas sa data na even among adolescents, mataas ang infection rate. Kaya pinag-aaralan ng Department of Health (DOH) na isama na ang high school [students], especially adolescent females na nawawalan ng dugo through menstruation," Belizario said.

Parasitic infections like trichinosis, schistosomiasis, and ring worm infection can cause females to lose more blood than normal.

According to Belizario, four to five children, or around 45% of all public school children are are infected with worms.

There are also specific areas in the country with around 80 to 90% of children suffering from parasitic infection.

This infection is often caused by poor hygiene and sanitation.

"Kakulangan sa sanitation. Open defecation promotes transmission ng mga bulate," Belizario said, adding that parasites that infect humans also come from other humans.

"Ang maduming kamay, kakulangan sa tubig, kontaminadong pagkain o tubig ay nagiging sanhi ng infection," he said.

The DOH provides free deworming medicines for children between the ages of 1 to 14. The agency also conducts deworming activities in all public schools twice a day.

Belizario explained that these medicines, which are candy flavored and chewable, are safe and effective for children.

Symptoms of parasitic infection include stomach pains, listlessness, stunting and malnutrition.

The doctor added that parasitic infection also affects school children's performance in school.

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