On the occasion of International Youth Day, ask yourself this…
What would you do for a child that you love in order to help them build a better life? What could you give them for a future that is healthier, more fulfilling and helps them achieve their dreams?
Our youth is our future and they hold the power to create a stronger, healthier world. Good health is the cornerstone on which most else depends – health for ourselves and that of the planet. A stronger, sustainable way ahead requires building a future along with the youth today, in ways that harness and channel their potential, builds new skills and sets them up with the capability of how to better look after themselves and the world around them. We can help them be the their best selves now, so they are better equipped for their tomorrows…and ours too.
According to the United Nations, “Half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030.”
“Surveys show that 67% of people believe in a better future, with 15- to 17-year-olds being the most optimistic about this.”
Therefore, empowering children, by giving them a voice, platforms for explorations and discovery, as well as avenues to better look after themselves, is key!
Paving the way, for healthier fuller lives.
Making healthcare a priority is best started young and at Abbott, we believe in inspiring kids to adopt health habits to live healthier, fuller lives. Healthier, informed kids grow into more productive adults! Equipping them with the knowledge to prevent and manage pervasive and chronic health challenges brought on by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, can greatly help with enhancing quality of life.
Here’s why this matters:
- It has been found that more than 2 out 3 antecedents to NCDs emerge during childhood and adolescence. Further, more than 2.1 billion children globally were affected by noncommunicable diseases in 2017 alone.
- As per studies from UNICEF, an alarming proportion of mortality amongst adolescents are caused by NCDs. For instance, in 2019 approximately 20% of deaths among the age range of 10-19 years were due to NCDs.
Moreover, the personal health burden due to effects and symptoms of noncommunicable diseases are long term and often affect quality of life in personal, social and professional settings in staggering ways. The spread of information about non communicable diseases causes and prevention has become key if changes are to be made in order to give our youth a better shot at a healthier future! Here are a couple of things that you can do…
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