Rotary Club of Rotary Club of Ghaziabad - Rotary India

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Health

DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

  1. Support health education programs
  2. Help immunize people
  3. Sponser continuing education and training
  4. Improve and expand access

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

  1. Provide immunizations and antibiotics
  2. Promote good nutrition
  3. Prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission
  4. Provide birthing kits
  5. Support accredited training programs
  6. Provide education about

Importance of Health

Good health is crucial for a fulfilling life, impacting physical, mental, and social well-being. It enables individuals to be productive, enjoy life, and build strong relationships. Prioritizing health, through measures like a healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep, is essential for preventing disease, increasing longevity, and improving overall quality of life.

Polio

Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects young children, though it can affect people of any age. It's caused by the poliovirus and can lead to paralysis, and in severe cases, death. While the disease has been largely eradicated in many parts of the world due to vaccination efforts, it still poses a risk in regions with low vaccination rates or where the virus persists.

Thalessemia

Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is a blood disorder. It's inherited, which means it's passed from parents to children through genes. Genes carry information that can affect many things, including what people look like and whether they might have certain diseases.
Thalassemia causes the body to have less of the protein hemoglobin than usual. Hemoglobin is present in red blood cells and allows the red blood cells to carry oxygen. Not having enough hemoglobin or red blood cells can lead to a condition called anemia. That can make you feel tired and weak.
If you have a mild form of thalassemia called thalassemia trait, you do not need any specific treatment. But with more-serious forms, you might need regular blood transfusions. Those are treatments in which you receive blood from a donor. Lifestyle changes also are key. For instance, a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you manage tiredness.