Health march on the Seaside Boulevard
Health march on the Seaside Boulevard
On December 6, the Center for Public Health and Reforms of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan Medical University and the State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports of Azerbaijan jointly organized a march on the Seaside Boulevard under the slogan “Be on the move!” The purpose of the event was to encourage people to abandon physical passivity, which is a major risk factor for many diseases, and lead an active lifestyle. The event was attended by athletes, medical volunteers and students. With the slogans “Move!”, “Refuse tobacco!”, “Eat normally!” The participants of the action carried out propaganda of refusing cigarettes and alcohol. It has been stated that constant physical activity prevents diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, obesity, depression, and bone fragility.