On April 7th, people around the world celebrate a day of world health improvements and the anniversary of the creation of the World Health Organization. The organization shows support for the health of the world and for the people in it. This year, the World Health Organization will be celebrating its 75th year of improving public health. According to the website National Today, the World Health Organization was originally observed on July 22nd 1949. The date of celebration was changed to April 7th to encourage students to participate in the cause.
World Health Day is celebrated to promote health in the world and to show support for the health of the people. According to PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) this day ensures that,“Everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.” It is important to have good health as well as support others in achieving good health. To show their support and recognition people participate in fundraisers like walks and runs, or by donating to a foundation that is associated with world health.
Why is it important to have good health? Having good health has many long and short term benefits. When having good health you can prevent diseases or illnesses later on in life. It can also improve your mental health. Your self-esteem can be raised and it could make you feel more confident than you may have been before.
To student Natalie Parry having good health means that you have a strong mind as well as having a strong body. She shows good health in her everyday life by being involved in athletic activities, having mental health days, getting sleep and drinking lots of water.
Student Braylen Dabney believes that having good health relaxes your mind and body. He believes that being healthy would not only help you now but will also benefit you later on in life. Braylen promotes good health by exercising, eating healthy, and getting a good amount of sleep.
Student Francesca Lellio says that being healthy means that you are clean and overall feeling good and healthy. To be healthy she believes that you should have good hygiene, participate in school activities and eat healthy. To promote her good health she eats healthily, participates in school sports and has good hygiene.
Not only does world health day help the mental and physical health of people, it also helps the environment. Air pollution is a major topic and also affects people's health. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), a unit monitors and reports on global trends and changes in health outcomes associated with actions that are taken to address air pollution at the national, regional and global levels. Another Environmental issue that The World Health Organization is involved in is Climate change. The World Health Organization collects evidence and provides support for countries that deal with the effects that climate change has on the environment.
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