WORLD HEALTH DAY2016

THEME FOR THIS YEARS

WORLD HEALTH DAY IS BEAT
The diabetes
epidemic is rapidly
DIABETES

increasing in many countries, with the

documented increase most dramatic in
low- and middle-income countries.
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic
disease characterized by elevated
levels of blood glucose which may over
time lead to serious damage to the
heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys,
and nerves. The main goals of World
Health Day 2016 are to increase
awareness about rise in diabetes and
its staggering burden & consequences.

THREATS POSED BY
Heart Disease People with diabetes have
DIABETES
higher risk for heart attack and stroke.

Eye Complications People with diabetes have a

higher risk of blindness and other vision problems.
Kidney Disease Diabetes can damage the
kidneys and may lead to kidney failure.
Nerve Damage(neuropathy) Diabetes can cause
damage to the nerves that run through the body.
Foot Problems Nerve damage, infections of the
feet, and problems with blood flow to the feet can
be caused by diabetes.
Skin Complications Diabetes can cause skin
problems, such as infections, sores, and itching.
Skin problems are sometimes a first sign that
someone has diabetes.
Dental Disease Diabetes can lead to problems
with teeth and gums

DIABETES IN FOCUS
FOR WHO

WHO is working with Member States and

civil society partners to:
Increase awareness about the rise in diabetes, and its
staggering burden and consequences
Trigger a set of specific, effective and affordable actions to
tackle diabetes. These will include steps to prevent
diabetes and diagnose, treat and care for people with
diabetes.
Launch the first WHO Global report on diabetes, which will
describe the burden and consequences of diabetes and
advocate for stronger health systems to ensure improved
surveillance, enhanced prevention and more effective
management of diabetes.

INITIATIVES BY WHO
ON
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2016

Posters on Diabetes
Quiz on Diabetes

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More and more

people are getting
diabetes
around
the world. The
increase is in great
part
driven
by
rising levels of
overweight
and
obesity
and
physical inactivity,
including
among
children.

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A healthy diet high in

fruits and vegetables
and low in sugar and
saturated fats can
help prevent Type 2
diabetes, and also
help
people
to
manage Type 1 and
Type 2 diabetes if
they have it

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Being physically active

through at least 30
minutes of regular,
moderate-intensity
activity on most days
can help prevent Type
2 diabetes and its
complications, as well
as help people to
better manage Type 1
and Type 2 diabetes if
they have it.

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Many people who

have diabetes do not
have symptoms. If
people think they
might
have
the
disease, consulting a
health-care
professional
is
recommended.

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A
range
of
treatments exists to
manage
diabetes
and control blood
glucose. People with
diabetes can live well
if they follow a
treatment
plan
developed together
with their health-care
provider.

HOW MUCH YOU KNOW

ABOUT DIABETES?
1. Obesity increases the risk of getting diabetes.
a) True
b) False
2. Risk of getting diabetes is higher if a parent has
it.
a) True
b) False
3. People with type 1 diabetes can live without
insulin.
a) True
b) False
4. Diabetes can cause kidney failure and blindness.
a) True
b) False
5. Regular physical activity has no impact on
preventing diabetes or its complications.
a) True
b) False

ANSWERS OF THE QUIZ

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False

The way you think, the

way you behave, the
way you eat, can
influence your life by
30- 50 years