Survey reveals every third child in India is unhealthy
Children are becoming less active for environmental or interpersonal reasons. Lack of physical activity increases the risk of obesity and health-related problems in adolescence, and adulthood
Health is wealth, but doctors and a study reveal there is an increase in the number among children with regards to a drop in their health and fitness. According to the 7th Annual School health and fitness study by EduSports, every third child has an unhealthy body mass index (BMI). Dr Mona Gajre, professor of paediatrics […]
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Tribals staying in remote areas of Narmada, Gujarat, will now not have to worry about getting immediate treatment in any case of medical emergency as Narmada police authorities have introduced ‘Bike Ambulance Service’. The service is launched with the help of Suraksha Setu programme of state home department. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, 
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