Jipmer holds awareness initiative to promote healthy lifestyle among students
Jipmer has launched a health awareness campaign across four government schools to promote physical activity and prevent non-communicable diseases. The program includes educational presentations and lifestyle pledges to encourage healthier habits among students.
Why it matters
Early intervention in schools is a critical strategy for addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in the youth population.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer), conducted a focused awareness initiative to promote physical activity and prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among young people.
As part of the programme, a week-long health awareness campaign was organised in four government schools at Gorimedu, Mudaliarpet, Katterikuppam and Embalam.
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