Creating Health Awareness in my Society

I think that everything, including riches and happiness, comes after good health. A person’s productivity is at its peak when they are healthy, which enables them to increase their wealth and happiness. Although promoting individual well-being is a top priority, society’s health is also crucial. I took it upon myself to raise awareness among the youth in my neighborhood as a result.

I focus mostly on teaching younger students about good hygiene, nutritious eating, and appropriate medicine. For instance, I stress the value of washing hands after using the restroom, before touching any food or eating it, and after doing any work that requires holding filthy objects. In addition, I remind them the importance of eating healthy. When the children learn about balanced diet and nutritious meals, they share the knowledge with their parents. Thirdly, I sensitize them on the significance of proper medication when ill. Specifically, I focus on the need for a sick person to go to hospital, let the doctor do an informed diagnosis, and get the proper treatment for their illness.

I visit schools and arrange with the administration to address the pupils. My focus is usually on schools in my immediate and neighboring locations. Often, I liaise with science teachers in those schools since they understand the areas that I major on. I usually discuss the content of my topics with the relevant teachers and school administration before going ahead to speak to the children. In most cases, we exchange ideas with the tutors to make the sessions most productive and effective. Thus, my addresses are inclusive of the ideas of other participants.

One may ask how I gain the information whereas I have not gone for a medical or related course. However, in the age of information technology, knowledge is easily accessible online. I go through medical websites, blogs, interactive sites, books, and journals to gather relevant information to share with the children. Importantly, I follow all news items to be aware of any new developments on health and disease. Thus, I am well updated and in a position to keep students on track concerning new illnesses and treatments.

My initiative in the community has borne significant fruits. Most children in my area are now well informed about various health issues and best practices to prevent diseases and remain healthy. Some schools even call to congratulate and tell me how effective my visits are to their students. Parents tell of how their children are the ones who drive discussions about health, hygiene, and nutrition in their homes. As a result, the prevalence of food and water borne diseases has reduced significantly. There is an increase in the number of families who lead healthy lives due to their children’s understanding of healthy living. Thus, I not only teach children to have an awareness, the impact has been felt in families and the entire society.

Therefore, I am proud of what I am doing for my community. I believe that the work I do is not for this generation alone, but its effect is going to last for many years. As the children grow, I believe they will carry the good habits into their future lives, and, therefore, the culture should be handed down to future generations. The knowledge of healthy living is ingrained in the student’s minds, which means they will propagate the good habits.