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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Exercise and stay healthy

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When you're overweight, your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your body. This strains your arteries which respond by resisting. This increases your blood pressure, and therefore your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Exercise, and a good diet are easy ways to stay healthy. Don't forget to routine check your blood pressure and comply with all medication. #FindItFixIt #BeatThePressure

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Sustainable Transport - Prioritise pedestrian safety

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If road works are taking over pedestrian walkways, pedestrians must not be left in the lurch, and forced to walk into traffic. As part of the planning, ensure uninterrupted pathways for pedestrians. This is crucial to pedestrian safety, as without these, they are forced to  negotiate deep ditches, sharp metal, and heavy machinery.

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Climate Change - Non-conducive climatic conditions

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Non-conducive climatic conditions have resulted in delayed maturation of cardamom beans in Idukki. These challenges not only threaten the cardamom sector but also have implications for the livelihoods of the people involved in cardamom farming.

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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Risk factors

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Sedentary behaviour & physical inactivity are among the top modifiable risk factors for hypertension & cardiovascular diseases. This applies to all ages & both sexes. Regular exercise has been found to have a protective function on heart health. Make exercise a regular feature in your life -  walk or cycle to local shops, climb a flight of stairs, move around while at work. #findItFixIt

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