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Adolescent Health Day – 2023

A Health Education program was conducted in Ganakal Government High school for the 8th and 9th standard students on 20th November 2023. It was organised by Department of Community Medicine in association with Dept. of Pediatrics to create awareness regarding Adolescent health, World teenagers’ week and Girl Child day. Dr Adarsh E , HOD Dept. of Pediatrics, Dr Prema, Professor and Adolescent Health Clinic I/C , PGs from Dept. of Pediatrics, Dr.Aishwarya S, Associate Professor and I/C of KR Halli, RHTC along with the staff of KR Halli RHTC attended the event. A total of 64 beneficiaries/ students were present for the event.

• The event began with a welcome speech by the school Headmaster and introduction of speakers was done by the teacher.
• Dr. Adarsh highlighted the importance maintaining of Physical, Mental, Social and Sexual Health during the dynamic period of adolescents. He also conducted small group discussion among students to identify their strengths, weaknesses, food preferences and exercise habits.
• Dr. Prema explained in detail regarding the changes during adolescents and depicted through charts the harmful effects of consuming junk food and need to inculcate a balanced nutritive diet. She also gave examples of effects of internet addiction and lack of exercise.
• The session was summarized by Dr Aishwarya S and key points on maintenance of emotional health were told to the students.
• Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Aishwarya S and the event ended successfully.