The changing economic status of people has brought a host of non- communicable lifestyle related diseases.
Food habits
The focus has shifted to cholesterol and fats in may parts of the world due to over consumption of food items. Spicy food items (pizza, chips a snacks etc.), are responsible for increase in stress and heart problems in human beings.
Synthetic products
There is a growing demand for synthetic clothes, dyes and plastic products for modern lifestyle. The continued use of these synthetic products have led to skin diseases, eye -sight problems and sleep disorders in human beings.
Soft drinks
Presently the consumption of the soft drinks is a major cause of obesity, heart diseases and diabetes in adults. It contains highly toxic, acidic and addictive ingredients dangerous for human health. Public health associates advocate the use of juice in place of soft drinks.
Public awareness about soft drinks
The people should observe the following the points regarding soft- drinks.
Read- the user must read the label about permitted preservatives and additives.
Check– the user must check ingredients contained in the soft drinks.
Watch- the user must carefully read the manufactured date and expiry date of soft- drinks.
Use of mobile phones
More than 2. 17 billion people around world currently use mobile phones and that figure is growing. Now with the introduction of 3 G technology, color screens, mobile, E- mails MP3 and GPS etc. There is a compelling desire to ditch the old mobile for a new one. But the use of mobile phones has adversely affected human health. For example- a team of researchers in Europe has carried out a study and found that radiation from mobile phones delays and reduces human sleep order. It is causes headaches and reduces hearing power.
Public health induces more than just the absence of illness. It is a condition of physical mental and social well- being and comfort. The cleanliness and aesthetic quality of our surroundings- the atmosphere, rivers, lakes, forests meadows, as well as towns and cities have a direct impact on this condition of human well -being and comfort, and sanitation.
Environmental health on the other hand, is defined as to preserve the quality of our natural surroundings, including water, land, air, vegetation and wildlife.
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