Prez concern over increasing obesity in society
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Bhubaneswar: President
Droupadi Murmu
said some lifestyle diseases have become a matter of concern, while attending the 5th convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday. "Obesity is a lifestyle disease.
We can get respite from this problem by following a balanced diet, disciplined lifestyle, and regular exercise.
I hope you will sensitise people about this problem because your advice has a lasting impact on patients' minds," she told doctors.
She said people from different strata of society are facing mental health problems. "While students have the tension of study, employees have work pressure. In some cases, social customs and traditions are becoming the cause of tension.
Mental pressure sometimes makes people depressed," she added.
"Not only medicine but also awareness and counselling are required for the treatment of mental illness. To get mental peace, our lifestyle should be changed. Yoga and pranayam, like the Indian way of life, should be adopted to get rid of this. Yoga can help people stay away from diseases," she said.
She said most tribals face two diseases — Japanese encephalitis and sickle cell anaemia.
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"These concerns should be addressed. More research is required on these diseases," she added.
Murmu said girls received more gold medals than boys in the convocation. "I was present when the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. Today, this place has completely changed. Quality and affordable healthcare has made this health institute popular among people," she added. She also spoke about giving importance to the mother tongue.
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the challenges in healthcare, such as emerging diseases, public health crises, and the need for equitable care for all, requires skilled and empathetic professionals like doctors. He said the govt remains committed to supporting institutions like AIIMS Bhubaneswar, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting research, and ensuring quality medical services reach every corner of our state.
"Looking ahead, we envision Odisha as a hub of medical excellence and innovation, with AIIMS Bhubaneswar playing a pivotal role," he added.
The President awarded 59 gold medals to meritorious students of AIIMS Bhubaneswar from different disciplines like DM/MCh (one scholar), MD/MS (one), MBBS (17), BSc Nursing (three), BSc Paramedical (seven), and MSc Nursing (two). Among others, governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Union ducation minister Dharmendra Pradhan, health minister Mukesh Mahaling, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi attended the ceremony.
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