Delhiites, young and old, participated in a health walk on Wednesday to spread public awareness on hygiene to avoid infections or epidemics during the Commonwealth Games and marked World Health Day.
The event, titled 'Healthy Cities - Hygienic Habits' was organized by the Art of Living foundation, in association with the Delhi Medical Association.
About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
" Today, we take a pledge to make Delhi hygienic and will adopt hygienic habits to in our daily life. Commonwealth Games is going to happen in Delhi and the most feared thing that can happen during that period is that infectious diseases or epidemics can come to Delhi. If it happens, it can be a shame for Delhi. People will not come to Delhi. Tourism sector will be affected," said Dr. Narendra Saini, president of the Delhi Medical Association.
The walk aims at spreading awareness of hygiene so that Delhi is able to avoid infectious diseases or epidemics during the Commonwealth Games in October this year, as over a 100,000 foreign visitors are expected.
Health Effects of Global Warming
Greenhouse effect causes excessive heat to build up in the earth’s atmosphere causing global warming and affects the environment and health.
Greenhouse effect causes excessive heat to build up in the earth’s atmosphere causing global warming and affects the environment and health.
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World Health Day 2010 - Urbanism and Healthy Living
World Health Day falls on 7th April, 2010. ‘Urbanism and Healthy Living’ forms the theme of World Health Day 2010.
World Health Day falls on 7th April, 2010. ‘Urbanism and Healthy Living’ forms the theme of World Health Day 2010.
