In the American continent around 62 million people live with diabetes, a number that tripled since 1980 and that constitutes the fourth cause of death in the region, after the infarction, the stroke and the dementias.If measures are not taken, it is estimated that almost 110 million people will have diabetes by 2040. In Argentina, it is estimated that it affects 10 percent of the population.
The first world report on diabetes of the World Health Organization (WHO), which is presented this week in Geneva and in Mexico City within the framework of World Health Day, highlights the urgency of intensifying efforts to preventand control diabetes.The report highlights the need to implement policies that facilitate a healthy lifestyle and that health systems are able to diagnose, treat and care for people with diabetes to reverse the current trend.
"The best way to prevent diabetes is for peopleThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for WHO.
In the capital city, the actions consisted of performing activities in the Plaza La Station under the slogan "Healthy eating", and in the South West, at the May Revolution School where a topic was worked on. In the west, aTraining on Sex Education at the Apollo School;Diabetes.
On the other hand, the Department of Health Education carried out activities in the pedestrian Rivadavia with a group of children with a healthy attitude.In the hospital at the Eva Perón Children's Hospital together, family members, family and general public performed yoga and dance classes as stimulating physical activity.
"World Health Day gives all people the opportunity to participate in activities that allow them to improve their lifestyles. It is important within the health area to continue public policies to prevent this disease and promote a healthy life,"Guadalupe Tolosa said, Secretary of Health of the Municipality of the capital.
And he adds: "Those over 45 should be done periodic glycemia controls for type 2 diabetes prone.In the blood.
The doctor said that it is not necessary to forget that there is type 1 diabetes that occurs most frequently in young children and adults, but may appear at any age.Symptoms may include, thirst, frequently urinating, feeling a lot of hunger or fatigue, among others.
For his part, he reiterated society to eat healthy, perform periods in doctors and do gymnastics.
"There is quite sedentary lifestyle in the population of Catamarca, although I must recognize that with the courts and gym that were installed in the neighborhoods, physical activity increased," Toloza said.
In order to commemorate the foundation of the World Health Organization in 1948 and promote governments, organizations and companies to invest in health, World Health Day is celebrated every year.
The objective of 2016 is to increase awareness about diabetes, promote a set of specific, effective and affordable activities to deal with the disease, witha more effective reinforced prevention and attention.