Health is Wealth


Youth are the future of the nation, forming a major demographic and economic force. They have specific needs which vary with gender, life circumstances and socio-economic conditions. They face challenges like poverty, lack of access to health care services, unsafe environment etc. It is a period of preparation for undertaking greater responsibilities like familial, social, cultural and economic issues in adulthood. Now a days, many people are healthy, but there are still some premature death, illness, and injury among adolescents. These Illnesses can cause obstruction in their growth and development of full potential. Activities like use of Alcohol or tobacco, lack of physical activity, unprotected sex and/or exposure to violence can not only negatively affect their current health, but also their health as adults, and even the health of their future children.
Promoting healthy behaviors during adolescence and taking steps to better protect young people from health risks are critical for the prevention of health problems in adulthood, and for countries’ future health and ability to develop.

Some of the problems of youngsters are depression, which leads to suicide, violence, addiction to alcohol and other drugs, malnutrition and obesity. Youth is also facing problems of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Youth needs to be fit and healthy for their future and for country’s growth.

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