JEEVASS – PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS EXHIBITION
Lifestyle diseases are non-communicable diseases that develop primarily due to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as poor dietary choices, physical inactivity, tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, chronic stress, and inadequate sleep. These diseases often progress gradually and can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Common lifestyle diseases include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory diseases, obesity, hypertension, fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. Although these conditions are becoming increasingly prevalent across all age groups, they are largely preventable through healthy eating, regular physical activity, avoiding harmful habits, stress management, and periodic health check-ups. Public awareness and health education play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the burden of these diseases.
A public exhibition, “Jeevass” on the topic Lifestyle Diseases was successfully conducted at Kuttoor Bus Stop in collaboration with Bodhana (Thiruvalla Service Society) on 22 July 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The programme aimed to create awareness among the general public regarding lifestyle diseases, their causes, prevention, and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The exhibition was organized under the guidance of Sr. Mayukha S.I.C. (Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing), Mrs. Jeena Kunjachan (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing), and Mrs. Neethu Benjamin (Tutor, Dept. of Community Health Nursing). The programme commenced with an introductory speech delivered by Ms. Dona Jose, who welcomed the gathering and highlighted the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases and the importance of preventive healthcare through public awareness.
The exhibition featured preserved anatomical specimens of the brain, lungs, heart, liver, pancreas, and kidney. Detailed explanations were provided to the public regarding the basic anatomy and physiological functions of each organ. Participants were also educated about the major lifestyle diseases affecting these organs, including stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders of the brain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer associated with smoking, coronary artery disease and hypertension affecting the heart, fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus related to pancreatic dysfunction, and chronic kidney disease resulting from uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension.
The programme was effectively organized and approximately 55 members participated and benefited from this programme. Emphasis was placed on the preventive measures for these conditions, including consuming a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining an ideal body weight, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, managing stress effectively, ensuring adequate sleep, and undergoing regular medical check-ups for early detection and timely intervention.
The exhibition attracted considerable public attention, with many commuters and local residents actively participating in the interactive sessions. Visitors showed keen interest in observing the anatomical specimens and clarified their doubts regarding the causes, symptoms, complications, and prevention of lifestyle diseases. The public exhibition was a successful health education initiative that effectively increased awareness about lifestyle diseases and their prevention.
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