Health Day 2022 is an important social date that is celebrated in all corners of Russia. The holiday has its own history and traditions.
When the holiday is celebrated
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th. The holiday has existed all over the world for more than 70 years, but it is not recognized as an official day off.
history of the holiday
The country's authorities have long been concerned that the death rate is higher than the birth rate. In this regard, numerous studies have been carried out in which physicians and sociologists have tried to determine the causes of short life expectancy and morbidity. Experts have come to the conclusion that one of the reasons for frequent illnesses and high mortality is the conniving attitude of people to their physical and mental state.
They say that if there is strength in the body and in the soul, there will be everything else. High rates of physical and mental well-being of a person determine the quality of his life and the stability of his psycho-emotional state. People rarely think about maintaining health and taking preventive measures. As a rule, they begin to think about this when the first signs of the disease have already appeared. However, preventing the disease is easier than treating it.
A project aimed at preserving the health of the nation and caring for the environment was created by the World Health Organization in the middle of the 20th century. Thus, WHO has determined the date when events dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle will be held: it coincided with the founding date of the World Health Organization. Until 1950, activities aimed at preserving and strengthening the health of the nation were held on July 22, as they were timed to coincide with the ratification of the WHO Constitution.
Health Day in April is celebrated not only by the country, but also by other countries. So, over time, the All-Russian Day of Health became international. Health Day 2022 will be celebrated on April 7 in almost all countries of the world.
Objective of the project
The project proposed by WHO pursues such goals as:
- propaganda of the correct way of life;
- encouraging people to give up bad habits;
- preservation and strengthening of human health;
- collegial solution of problems arising in the field of medical care;
- drawing public attention to health problems;
- creating conditions for receiving high-quality and free medical care.
Today, a concept has been developed for the development and modernization of the healthcare system for the period up to 2030. In this regard, every year the world holiday is held under one or another slogan. For example:
- "Ensuring the availability of medical care";
- “Health is the greatest value”;
- “Coverage of health services for all categories of the population”;
- "Mental health problems of the nation";
- "Diabetes: a verdict or not?";
- "Longevity: Myth or Reality?"
- "Rational nutrition as the most important condition for the health of the nation."
The theme of the holiday, as a rule, is chosen in February, based on the most pressing problems in the field of medicine.
Traditions and events
The traditional April Health Day events are:
- conferences and round tables in medical and educational organizations;
- seminars devoted to the discussion of certain diseases and methods of combating them;
- public lectures in institutions of higher and secondary professional medical education on modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases;
- free appointments of narrow specialists in medical centers and clinics;
- the provision of large discounts for services provided by private medical clinics;
- free measurement of blood pressure and blood sugar when visiting a pharmacy;
- organization of work of mobile medical centers;
- distribution of leaflets with dietary rules and calls to lead an active lifestyle;
- thematic programs in the media with the invitation of famous doctors;
- distribution on social networks of videos on the preservation of physical and mental health;
- preparation of information stands in medical and educational institutions about vaccination, the dangers of alcohol, drugs and tobacco, vitamins;
- preparation of booklets for parents, information brochures for schoolchildren and students;
- all-Russian lessons of health in schools;
- dance and sports flash mobs;
- health promotions;
- concerts;
- city and municipal sports;
- bike rides;
- hiking trips;
- long and short distance track and field marathons;
- exciting quests for teenagers;
- charitable events for low-income families, disabled people and families with children, carried out by social service institutions;
- master classes at institutions of additional education;
- organization of mass training in the fresh air;
Teachers, doctors, representatives of public organizations, volunteers, children of preschool and school age, as well as their parents, take part in all events dedicated to the preservation and promotion of health.
Interesting Facts
Interesting facts are connected with the Day of Health:
- The term "healthy lifestyle" has been used since 1989. This concept was proposed by the pharmacologist I. Brekhman.
- Fitness is a modern synonym for physical education.
- Mental Health Day is celebrated around the world on October 10th.
- The most favorable place on earth, in terms of health and longevity, is the island of Okinawa, located in Japan. The average life expectancy of the islanders is 78 years for men and 86 years for women. There are currently 450 people living on the island of Okinawa, who are over 100 years old.
Other medical events and dates
It is a mistake to believe that increased attention to health is observed around the world only once a year. There are many other dates related to health and wellness. For example:
| Event | date |
| Cancer Control Events | 4 february |
| World sick day | February 11th |
| Immunity holiday | March 1 |
| Glaucoma Control Events | March, 6 |
| Kidney festival | 11th of March |
| Tuberculosis control events | March 24 |
| European Immunity Boost Week | Last week of April |
| Day of Remembrance for People Who Died in Car Crashes and Injured by Radiation | 26 April |
| World Red Crescent and Red Cross Festival | May 8 |
| International family holiday | May 15 |
| Hypertension-related events | May 17 |
| International Day of Remembrance for those who died of AIDS and HIV | May 19 |
| Hepatitis Fighting Events | May 19 |
| World Day for Healthy Diet and Normal Digestion | May 29 |
| Allergy & Asthma Events | May 30 |
| Smoking cessation day | May 31 |
| International Children's Day | June 1st |
| World Conservation Day | June 5th |
| World donation holiday | June 14 |
| Professional holiday of a health worker | June 20 |
| Anti-drug events | June 26 |
| World Breastfeeding Support Week | First week of August |
| World holiday of sports coaches and physical education teachers | 8 August |
| All-Russian sober day | 11 September |
| World tourist holiday | September 27 |
| World heart day | September 29 |
| International Day of Older Persons | 1 october |
| Day of sight | October 14 |
| Osteoporosis Day | The 20th of October |
| Stroke events | 29th of October |
| Diabetes Day | 14 november |
| Events to combat chronic lung disease | November 18th |
| World Commemorative Date for Road Traffic Victims | November 21 |
| AIDS events | December 1 |
| International Day of the Disabled | December 2nd |
Regardless of the date of Health Day in 2022, you need to take care of maintaining mental and physical strength every day. Preventive measures and adherence to WHO recommendations should become the basic principles of every person's life.
