Aarogya Patashala
Seasonal Disease Prevention
š”ļø What is Seasonal Diseases Prevention Day?
Every Friday, Aarogya Patashala educates students about the prevention of seasonal diseases, helping them stay healthy throughout the year. Through awareness sessions, practical demonstrations, and preventive care discussions, students learn proactive measures to combat common illnesses.
What Issues Does It Address?
š§ļø Increased Risk of Infections: Seasonal changes bring a rise in viral, bacterial, and vector-borne diseases.
š¤§ Lack of Awareness: Many students and families are unaware of common seasonal illnesses and their prevention.
š„ Delayed Treatment: Lack of early detection leads to complications in diseases like flu, tuberculosis, and diabetes.
š„ Heat & Cold-Related Illnesses: Extreme temperatures contribute to conditions like heatstroke and respiratory infections.
š Poor Lifestyle Choices: Unhealthy eating habits worsen non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
Activities Conducted Under This Theme:
š§ļø Introduction to Monsoon Diseases: Understanding waterborne and vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and cholera.
āļø Introduction to Winter Diseases: Discussing cold-related illnesses like pneumonia, bronchitis, and flu prevention.
š¶ Diseases in Childhood: Educating students about common childhood illnesses and immunity-boosting practices.
š§ Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Understanding mood changes due to seasonal variations and how to stay mentally healthy.
āļø Summer Diseases: Learning about heatstroke, dehydration, and skin infections caused by excessive heat.
š¦ Communicable Disease ā Tuberculosis: Awareness on TB symptoms, transmission, and early diagnosis.
ā¤ļø Non-Communicable Disease ā Hypertension: Discussing the impact of high blood pressure and healthy lifestyle habits.
š©ø Non-Communicable Disease ā Diabetes: Educating about diabetes, its risk factors, and preventive measures.
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