Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Public Health - Defines the physical and mental well being of a population,


Public Health defines the physical and mental well being of a population, which may be of a particular society, area or city or state as a whole.
It is often hard to be safe from all the diseases prevailing these days. But, its not impossible.What do we do to keep our houses tidy? We simply make sure to clean our place by dusting as well as mopping everyday.The same principle is applied in maintaining overall health of a population.Due to increasing use of various substances, generation of garbage has been nearly increased by 3x. And let me tell you, almost 65% of total diseases are a result of poor management of the garbage.

We usually find garbage soiled up at some corners of some areas. These are the areas which hold 98% of mosquito and other insect population, which are the main carriers of most of the diseases.Garbage has been, and will be the most major source of infections.Household Garbage, which usually consists of paper bits, vegetable left overs etc, is generally harmless.However, when left in open, it may attract insects.

The garbage which is generated by hospitals, is managed by utmost care.The first process involves separation. There are certain colour coded bins and bags, which are used for disposal of selective items.These bags and bins are then disposed in specific areas, which are far away from human population, after being properly sterilized and disinfected. By- Dt. Trishala Chopra

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Public Health- Key to a Brighter Future

For a country to remain on the path of development and growth, it is absolutely necessary to take required measures to keep its population disease free. A healthy population can make all the difference n the working ability of a country. Various healthcare measures are taken by developed countries and sometimes these prove to be the difference between a developed and underdeveloped country. The main cause for the lack of healthcare services in under developed countries is the lack of information in this regard.
To reduce this gulf between the standard of Healthcare services in developed countries and developing countries, the science of public health came into existence. Although the idea for a system to promote healthcare has been around for years, the modern application of this science has been more effective than ever before. Combined with the contribution of science to this field, it has now become a crucial part of the healthcare system of every country.

The public health system consists of public volunteers as well as physician. The job of the public volunteers is to raise awareness regarding various diseases as well as promoting healthy was of living like washing of hands, delivery of vaccinations etc. The job of physicians in this field is the usual where they treat the disease of the patient. All in all, public health is a well oiled vehicle with volunteers, physicians and technology as its wagons which is leading the world to a brighter future. By- Vatsal Gupta

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Health Promotion and Education- An Underrated Profession



‘Health is wealth’. ‘He who has health has hope’. We have heard countless such definitions stressing upon the importance of health. Still, the disease count is on the rise. Scientific technology has helped, but the main problem lies in the fact that people invite diseases to themselves by not being aware enough. People are misinformed regarding health facts which are why it was imperative that there were a profession that focused on promoting health education.
Health Education and Promotion is a profession that studies the behavior of body and how it changes in different environments. They study new policies and ensure that these policies are fully implemented in every corner of the country. These people are not physicians who treat diseases but there importance to the society is just as much, if not more.

This profession assesses the individual and community needs to come up with a systematic health plan to benefit the community as a whole. This health plan after development is implemented and managed carefully by the people. This is of huge benefit as it reduces the chance of catching a disease. As the people in this profession a less when compared to the population they have to cover, it is their duty to train new volunteers to carry forward their message and plans. Besides these duties, they have several other duties like organizing mass media campaigns, distributing government grants, conducting research etc. People in this profession are the unsung heroes who work at ground level to make the country better. By - Vatsal


Friday, 4 March 2016

ARE YOU HEALTHY ENOUGH?





The advent of technology has truly been a blessing to mankind. Not only has it made tasks simpler but also increased the efficiency a million times. We do not realize this, but technology has affected all of us, directly as well as indirectly. It has helped the economy and accelerated the growth process, it has made communication faster and simpler, reduced man work or labour and has changed our mindsets and the way we live our lives as well. It has also given us a lot of time for recreation.

Most of the people are spending this 'me time' on their interests and lifestyle habits. People are also prioritizing their health and working towards a fitter being. This is quite evident from the fact that you can easily spot a gymnasium or a health centre at every corner. A lot of celebrities are also promoting wellness on their social media networks. The government too is not lagging behind and is promoting healthcare through campaigning and various schemes. It is also promoting health care education in primary and secondary classes.

Physical education classes are held in school to not just promote wellness but also to encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle. These classes also help the students develop interest in various physical activities and they bring laurels to the school, making it a win-win situation. Noida, a part of Delhi NCR and a premier city of the country homes excellent health care and recreation centres. It also has some of the best doctors and hospitals. By - Jessica