World Health Day

WORLD HEALTH DAY

• World health day is celebrated on 7th of April.
• The Theme for 2019 is "Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere."
• The Slogan is  "Health for All."

DESCRIPTION:

• It was first celebrated worldwide in 1950, but it was not 7th of April.
• It is annual event mainly concerns with common public health issues globally.
• A particular theme is chosen to run the celebration and take care of the health for whole year. And as you can read the Theme of 2019, given below.

CELEBRATION:

• It is celebrated worldwide by the government, non government, NGOs including various health organizations.
• To highlights their activities and supports through the media reports by means of press releases, news and etc.
• Health authorities from different country take part in the celebration with their pledges in order to support on the health issues worldwide.
• varieties of activities including debate on related theme or topic, art exhibition, essay writing, poster presentation, speech, and at last award ceremony.

GOAL:

• Increasing the life expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits.
• Youths of the new era are also targeted by the events to prevent adolescent related health issues.
• Provide better prevention and cure from the vector borne diseases and travelers from one country to another.
• World Health Organization supports various health authorities on global basis to promote & enhance the research.
• The more you are conscious about fitness and health, the more you would be safe from diseases.

"Prevention is better than the cure."

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not as hectic as you might think.

• Here some basic tips or steps to follow to avoid getting sick.

1. Take care of hygiene.
2. Avoid junk food.
3. Eat regularly, never skip a meal specially breakfast.
4. Drink 4-5 lit. of water a day.
5. Avoid caffeine and caffeinated drinks as well as sodas.
6. Eat more green leafy vegetables and well cooked foods.
7. Get enough sleep daily. (4-5 liters/day)
8. Do exercise & yoga regularly.
9. Skip or avoid alcohol as well as cigarette.
10. Be more social but not by phone.

You may choose any of three steps and complete your task, and take first step towards healthy life.