Choosing locally sourced food reduces the carbon footprint of transportation, supports local farmers, and ensures fresher, more nutritious produce. It also helps build community resilience by strengthening local economies. #LocalFood #SupportFarmers #SustainableEating
Road accident deaths in India continue to rise, leading to significant loss of lives and considerable impact on the economy. In 2023 alone, 18,347 road deaths were reported in Tamil Nadu. Beyond loss of life, road accidents impose significant economic burdens on victims and their families, including medical costs and lost productivity. These challenges are particularly acute for low- and middle-income families.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes. The higher your pressure, the higher your risk. Sometimes, small microbleeds are the result of ruptured vessels. While individually, these might not cause major deficits, a series of microbleeds can result in speech loss, vision loss, tinnitus, vertigo and paralysis. Keeping your blood pressure under control is the only way of reducing these risks. #KnowYourNumbers #BeatThePressure
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On this World Sustainable Transport Day, let's recognize the essential role that safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems play for all individuals. Let’s work towards lowering emissions and establishing an equitable transportation network in our cities to foster community connections.
Driving demands multitasking, decision-making, and spatial awareness These skills are linked to the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully matured in teens. This makes young drivers more vulnerable to road crashes. Let’s keep safety in focus!
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The United Nations established the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) in 2005, designating the third Sunday of November each year as a day to honour those killed or injured on the roads, along with their families, friends, and communities. Given the alarming rate of road crashes in India, this observance is particularly significant for Indian road users. With the right measures, many of these tragic incidents could have been prevented and this day serves as a reminder for collective responsibility in creating safer roads.
Composting helps divert biodegradable waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and enriching soil. It’s a simple way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste, improving plant health and promoting a circular, sustainable approach to waste. #Composting #WasteReduction #EcoFriendly
Following our study on patient perspectives on access to hypertension care through PHCs in Tiruvannamalai, this study looks at doctors' perspectives in treating hypertension. The study examines responses from 25 doctors from a cross section of specialties, looking at diagnoses protocols, patient compliance, reported affordability of treatment etc.