Health is not just centered around having physical well-being it also stresses the mental and social aspects. A person is said to be sound and healthy if he/she owns all these. In accordance with the WHO, health is centric on human happiness and wellness. It also leaves a significant contribution to economic progress, as healthy people have longer longevity and have more potential.
Millions of people across the globe have fallen prey to many terrifying diseases. Hence, to spread awareness about the entire health and wellness of people around the world annually, World Health Day is celebrated.
When is World Health Day celebrated?
World Health Day 2021 is celebrated every year on April 7 to thank the services and contributions of our medical faculty and the success of the World Health Organization.
Theme of World Health Day 2021
Every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) opts a theme highlighting a particular priority area of public health. The theme that go for this year's global health awareness day is
Building a fairer, healthier world.
"The greatest wealth is health." -Virgil
The campaign highlights WHO's fundamental principle that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition."
World Health Day 2021: Themes of bygone years
Have a look at previous themes of World Health Day
● 2020: Supporting Nurses And Midwives
● 2019: Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
● 2018: Universal Health Coverage: Everywhere
● 2017: Depression: Let's Talk
● 2016: Diabetes
How to achieve Good Health?
The following ways can help you achieve good health:
● Have healthy meals
● Include more fruits and vegetables to your diet
● Take a sufficient amount of water
● Perform regular exercise
● Sanitize your hand before eating
● Take enough nap
● Do regular meditation
● Strictly prohibit smoking, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks.
History of World Health day
In 1948, the WHO conducted the first World Health Assembly where the discussion was centered around the creation of World Health Day In 1950, the first World Health Day was organized on April 7 and from then on, it is celebrated every year on the same day. The prime aim of the day is to spread awareness of a specific health theme to stress a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
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