Over 40 percent of adults living in cities are suffering from several life style diseases such as arthritis, atherosclerosis, asthma and Type 2 diseases.
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‘To keep a track on the rise in number of life style diseases among people, Mumbaikars participated in a health awareness camp organised by a city hospital.’
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According to the health ministry, India is home to nearly 62 million diabetics - second only to China. During the event, doctors from the Wockhardt Hospitals, the organisers, conducted several test and informed about the side affects of junk foods on which most of the city people rely. ![twitter](https://images.medindia.net/icons/news/social/twitter.png)
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"Due to change in life style, people do not realise what they are doing to their body. However, we have been conducting such health camps to keep a track on the rise in number of life style diseases among people," said Zahabiya Khorakiwala, managing director, Wockhardt Hospitals. In a bid to Amake the campaign successful, the hospital has joined hands with Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra on promoting healthy habits.
"Health refers to a state of complete mental, physical, and social well-being, and not just in absence of infirmity or diseases. Wockhardt Hospitals being a healthcare service provider is very active in supporting other health initiatives and spread the awareness to people to engage more in outdoor activities, eat healthy, live healthy, be fit," said Khorakiwala.
Source-IANS