When is World Health Day
World Health Day 2023 is celebrated 7 April. This is an important holiday for everyone who cares about their well-being, healthy body and strong spirit.
history of the holiday
The topic of health has been affecting the minds of mankind for many centuries. Every decade, human life expectancy increases – all thanks to the constant development, improvement of medicine and regular discoveries in this area. A few decades ago, people were dying from diseases that are now successfully treated and do not cause panic fear and confusion. However, there are many gaps and unresolved problems in the field of medicine that require daily study.
Considering this issue from a global point of view, the constantly deteriorating situation with the environment, unstable economies, lack of affordable medicine in some countries does not contribute to a quality and healthy life. To address these issues, the World Health Organization was created, whose responsibilities include developing scientific programs and research, setting standards and monitoring their universal observance, assessing the health situation and taking measures to improve it.
WHO collaborates with many countries and governments to implement national strategies and meet collective commitments. They advise ministries of health in different countries, contribute to the expansion of opportunities for prevention, treatment and assistance in all areas of health care.
The WHO was founded on April 7, 1948, when the charter of the organization was signed. And since 1950, on the same date, World Health Day has appeared, allowing each year to raise issues that affect all of humanity and directly affect our lives. This is our health and longevity.
Holiday traditions
World Health Day is accompanied by mass events, conferences and flash mobs.
On this day, free consultations of the main specialists are held in medical institutions. Here you can measure blood pressure, check blood sugar, get important information on how to prevent the emergence and development of many diseases, the need for an annual medical examination in order to detect health problems early.
Every year, mobile medical centers receive an increasing response, where you can also listen to useful information, undergo an examination, and receive the necessary recommendations.
Every year, World Health Day is held under a specific slogan and has a clear theme. The topic that is the most problematic, requiring intervention and control at the moment, is touched upon.
WHO recommendations
WHO called constant physical activity the main and most important component of health. And do not confuse it with physical exercises, which are only one of the points in this direction.
Physical activity is any body movement that requires muscle contraction and energy expenditure.
Insufficient physical activity is one of the causes of many non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease. It is the fourth leading cause of global mortality.
Physical activity includes any kind of movement, be it walking, dancing, playing, sports. No wonder they say: “movement is life.”
Nutrition is also related to this important point. Indeed, at present, the percentage of obesity among people of both childhood and adulthood is extremely high, which also affects the quality of health.
With regard to nutrition, WHO recommendations are as follows.
- Maintain proper energy metabolism and a healthy weight.
- Switch from saturated to unsaturated fats (fish, flax seeds, nuts, sesame and flaxseed oils, etc.).
- Avoid trans fatty acids.
- Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains.
- Limit sugar and salt intake. And also provide salt iodization.
Thus, compliance with WHO recommendations, regular medical examinations, physical activity and adequate sleep will allow you to live a long and healthy life.