Ganderbal, Apr 09: Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Kangan, Essar-Ul-Nabi on Sunday said that drug addiction among the young generation is a big menace that badly affects the health of people.
“In order to control drug addiction among the young generation, parents should have a close watch on their children and enquire about the activities they do during the day,” Essar-Ul-Nabi said at an event organised in connection with the World Health Day at Primary Health Centre Hariganiwan in Ganderbal.
The event was observed under the direction of Secretary District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal, Nusrat Ali Hakak and under the guidance of Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Kangan who was also the Chief Guest. DDC Member Gund Ghulam Noorani Jara, Dr. Arshid (Dental Surgeon), Dr. Upendar Kumar Dhar, and Dr. Faryial were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman TLSC Kangan said, “World Health Day is observed every year on April 7. In order to keep ourselves healthy, we shall have a balanced diet that includes vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, nutrients, etc. We shall also have regular medical checkups.”
The chief guest said that hypertension is also a big health issue in today’s society. “Once we realize this problem in someone, we shall consult a doctor,” he said.
Resource Person Adv Sajad Ahmad Khan also appraised the gathering about World Health Day. He said that sudden heart attacks are rapidly growing, particularly among the younger generation.
Throwing light on the day, he said the day is observed to raise awareness about the health of the public and to make people aware of health issues faced by people in daily life.
