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POWERfor A Healthy

Nation 2014-15Special

They say that life is the biggest teacher. It teaches you something new, makes you unlearn and learn again atevery point. But there are some points that are appended with lessons that last a lifetime; no wonder the worldcalls them ‘turning points’. Youth Power is one such turning point for anyone who has set foot on this boat

If Youth Power makes it to the dictionarysome day, the dictionary will describe it as asocially sensitising programme, but thosewho have been a part of it know that it goesway beyond. For some, it has been the

teacher imparting lessons that they would havenever learnt in the classroom. For some, it was acomrade who left them with that secret tip that willhelp them forever. And for some, it was even thatopponent who inspired them to go that extra mile.As we are about to close the seventh chapter of thejourney we call YP, we bring to you the seven les-sons, it left with us in the seven years gone by.

I learnt to accept rejection‘I am the best’ or so they believed. And then camethe rejection as they were not selected as YP Final-ists. But after darkness, comes the light and so it didfor them. They faced rejection and came outstronger, tying loose ends, working on somethingbetter. They tried again next year and the year afterthat and finally they were chosen.

“We had been applying for YP for the past threeyears and when we finally got selected this year, itwas a huge achievement. Each year, we wouldtake a cause, present a proposal, which wethought was perfect and still get rejected. It wasdisheartening but we continued working on ourshortcomings and when we appeared for the YPinterview this time, the judges could not point outa single flaw.”Kirti Wadhwa, AIS PV, XI, YP Finalist 2014-15

I learnt that true joy lies in givingIn an age of umpteen page three mini-celebrities,only a few manage to shine out as page one stars tobe treasured forever. These are the stars who illu-minate lives other than their own. The smile on anold person’s face as she says thank you, the joy ofa child living in a slum on receiving a sandwich, theschool maid who tells you that now she eats fruitsbecause you told her to do so… are some of themany treasures that theYouth Power teams discoveron their ‘giving’ sojourn.

“YP changed the way I perceived ‘happiness’.For me and my team, we won Youth Power waybefore the finale when the female helpers of ourschools consciously started taking care of theirdiet. It felt nice when they would walk up to us tosay that they had a fruit today.”

Niharika Khanna, AIS PV,Alumnus, YP Finalist 2013-14

I learnt that there will be challenges,and solutionsBeing a Youth Power finalist is not easy. A perfectplan of action may seem like all you need but thecomfort of this misconception lasts only till you en-counter your first challenge, and then the second,and so on. There are points when giving up seemseasy, but this is where the magic of YP steps in. Itteaches you that nothing is impossible.

“‘We will figure something out’ was one of thebiggest things I learnt from YP. From not gettingpermissions and approvals to no response from

the target group, this powerful journey comes packedwith tons of obstacles. But in the end, you eventuallyfigure something out and everything does work out.”

Kashish Minocha, AIS Saket,Alumnus, YP Finalist 2011-12

I learnt that it’s the cause over everythingIt’s neither me, nor you; it’s the cause that is the star ofthe show. The competition, the trophy, nothing counts. “Itwas all for a cause” is the spirit that resonates. Those who

won and those who didn't walk into the sunset, leavingbehind an indelible imprint with their work, a plenty ofmemories, but above all, a resoluteness of purpose.

“YP is not just about a competition or a team. It’s aboutthe cause you are fighting for. YP gives you the powerto believe in yourself and your cause. It’s a journey thattransforms you completely. I did, our team did. I am

sure you will too.”Sana Sawhney, AIS Noida,

Alumnus, YP Finalist 2012-13

I learnt that just once isnot enoughSome things are pure

and plain addictiveand the all con-suming passion

that YP entails

tops the list of addiction. Ride the YP train once and youare sure to be wanting to hop on again, again and again.It is natural to believe that there might be one more peakto be scaled, one more moment of excellence to besavoured, one more memory that you could take along.

“First, it was an experience, then passion and now away of life. What gave me impetus to participate yearafter year was not just the intensity of the competitionbut also the feeling of bringing a change. Being a fi-nalist of Youth Power for three consecutive years hasreoriented my vision of service to the community anduniting the youth.”

Dhvanii Chawla, AIS MV, XI, YP 2011-14

I learnt that I am so fortunateIf we threw our problems in a pile and saw everyoneelse’s, we’d grab our problems back. YP teams grabbedtheirs. One step out in the slum, one meeting with thewoman who was harassed for dowry, an insight into theseething number of people who are suffering in this worldand the realisation ‘I am so fortunate’ dawned upon them.

“I doubt I have ever felt more happy and privileged thanI did after one year of YP. Working with the less fortu-nate makes you appreciate all the luxuries you have, andyou feel so much more thankful than you did before.”

Saumya Mittal, AIS Gur 46,Alumnus, YP Finalist 2013-14

I am still learning...They learnt. There are others who are still learning as thisedition goes to print. And there will be others who willlearn as they get attached to the movement we callYouth Power. G T

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“If we genuinely wish to bring about a positivechange, it is important to change the DNA ofpeople. The DNA can only be changed bysensitising the youth from an early age, towardssocial issues. Youth Power is one such initiative,that inspires Amitians to bring about the changethey want to see in the world.”

Dr (Mrs) Amita ChauhanChairperson, Amity Group of Schools

YP2014

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The journeyYP Stages

Tree for healthy life'Youth Power 2014-15 for a Healthy Nation' sawAmitians work for the cause of health through-out the year, sensitising and making a difference through their work, at different stages

Stage ITEAM

SELECTION200 teams - but

only 8 made the cutand bagged the

title of ‘YP Finalist2014-15’. Over 800students across allbranches signed upthrough a form pub-

lished in GT to work onone defined social area inthe field of health. Oneteam comprising fourstudents from each

school made it to the fi-nals after a

selection/screeningprocess.

Stage IVTANGIBLE CHANGE

Be the change, no matter how small. Withthis in mind, the teams set out to make atangible difference. From making

economical hand sanitizers, arthritis oilfor the aged, treating anaemic children,opening of public toilets in slum area...theteams ushered the change we all want tosee, albeit in their own small ways.

Stage IIIRALLY FOR THE CAUSE

Spread the word for the more, the better.With an aim to sensitise the audience,the teams kickstarted their community

outreach programme. From theconventional mediums like nukkadnatak, flash mob, special assemblies tothe innovative ones like photobooth,games, activities...the teams did it all.

Stage VRAISING FUNDS FOR THE

CAUSEThe teams sold specially made

organic kajals, healthy gunpowderand medicinal plants to raise fundsfor the cause besides creating

awareness on the same. The activitieswere aimed at creating a practical

model to generate funds.

Stage IIRESEARCH STRATEGY

Understand the problem for it is only then thatyou can solve it. And so, the teams began their

quest to understand the problem. They conductedsurveys, interviewed experts, interacted withvictims..basically everything they needed for astrong groundwork to formulate a solution. Andthe result in the form of this special edition is

there for you to see.

Stage XGRAND FINALE

The year long programme finally concludeswith the grand finale on April 22 where all theteams share their journey on stage. The teamsalso interact with a distinguished panel ofjudges from diverse fields and answer theirqueries on the spot. It began with a bang andwill conclude with a bigger bang as one teambags the title of ‘Youth Envoy 2014-15’.

Stage VIPANELDISCUSSION

A panel discussion triggered an on-the-spot exchange of viewpoints. The

panelists included people from medicalinstitutions, NGOs, health victims,

counsellors, volunteers, etc.

Stage VIIENGAGING SOCIALMEDIA

Be it Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, theteams made best use of various social mediaplatforms to reach out to a larger audience.Creative campaigns, contests, tiny tales, etc

were received with many a 'likes'.

Stage VIIIFILM FORACAUSE

Animation. Documentary. Drama.Humour. Many genres, one aim -sensitisation. A 59 second film madeby the teams will be screened on the

day of the finale.

Stage IXCREATIVE COMMUNICATIONThe Youth Power leaders move muchbeyond words to spread awarenessthrough a two minute creative

communication such as puppetry, shadowdancing, mime, musical play, dance

drama etc on the day of the grand finale.

YOUTHPOWERfor A Healthy Nation

2014-15

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma.Edition: Vol 7, Issue 12 RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free distribution and annual subscription of 800.Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Published for the period April 20 - 26, 2015

YOUTH POWERfor A Healthy Nation

3Youth Power 2014-15 Meet the finalists

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YOUTH POWERThey competed amongst 800 students to become the harbringers of change andthrough their work showed how much they deserved it. Striving to make a differencein the social leadership programme, here’s presenting the finalists

L to R: Team leader Simran Arora, X D; Kirti Wadhwa, X B; Medha Mathur, X C andMuskaan Mendiratta, X B with mentor teacher Richa Chandna

Front to back: Team leader Gaurja Sehgal, XI J; Dhruv Khanna, XI D; Rishab Srivastava, XID & Manav Sehgal, X J with mentor teacher Corina Mathur

L to R: Kavya Aggarwal, IX C; team leader Mausam Singh, X C; Tavishi Jain, IX A& RheaKalra, X C with mentor teacher Deepa Sinha

L to R: Team leader Shreyans Jain, IX A; Ishaan Garg, IX B; Archit Bansal, IX B; SiddhantJha, IX B with mentor teacher Nisha Dhingra

L to R: Shreyanshi Upadhyaya, XI E; team leader Smrti K, XI E; Neha Gulecha, XI E &Vidushi Chaudhary; XI E with mentor teacher Debjani Das

L to R: Team leaderAbhavya Roshan, XI G, Rajul Yadav, XI; JatinSethi, XI G & Prisha Singh, X F with mentor teacher Devyani Kapoor

AIS Gurgaon 46Cause: Health of the senior citi-

zensAIS Pushp Vihar

Cause: Oral health and hygiene

AIS Vasundhara 6Cause: Maternal Health

AIS SaketCause: Health of rag pickers

AIS Gurgaon 43Cause: Eye care

AIS NoidaCause: Combat Anaemia

AIS Vasundhara 1Cause: First Aid

AIS Mayur ViharCause: Hand sanitation

Clockwise from front left: Aashna Manocha, X D; Oorja Mehta, X B; team leader KuberSumra, X E;Radha Agarwal, X F with mentor teacher P Rohini

L to R: Pranav Bhasin, X B; team leader Kaori Singh, XI B; Muskan Tehlan, X andMansi Manchanda, X with mentor teacher Meenakshi Sharma

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AIS Noida4Combat Anaemia

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Let there be blood…

1) Craving to chew ice is not a symptomof anaemia.

2) Lemonade enhances the absorption ofiron in the apple pie.

3) Piles of anti hair fall shampoos in thewashroom are a consequence of anaemia.

4) Only stick thin people are prone toanaemia.

5) You can catch sickle cell anaemia frominfected blood, like HIV or hepatitis.

6) Milk and bananas go hand in hand andshould be eaten together.

How does anaemia affect you in everyday life?I feel lethargic while doing my household chores. Ihave severe headaches and often feel dizzy.Doctor says: Fatigue is a major symptom ofanaemia and decreases a person’s productivity.

What measures do you take when you feel dizzy?Nothing, I mostly overlook it.Doctor says: Ignorance and lack of awareness arethe main reasons for the lifelong persistence ofanaemia among rural population.

Are you the only member of your family who ex-periences these problems?No, my son also suffers the same disorders.Doctor says: Iron-deficiency is believed to be themost important cause of anemia among children.

What problems does your son face?He is very weak and refuses to eat even after myconstant attempts. He lacks concentration too.Doctor says: Anaemia adversely affects classroomperformance due to poor memory. This also affectsthe concentration of the student.

How much does your husband earn in a month?How much money do you allocate to food?My husband earns Rs 7000 a month out of whichwe can only save Rs 3000 for food .Doctor says: Rs 3000 a month for an entire familycannot meet the nutritive requirements of a humanbody. Poverty is one of the reasons for high preva-lence of nutrition deficiency anaemia in India.G T

...for the widespread prevalence of anaemia has made healthy blood a scarcity. This conditioncharacterised by low Hb count is detrimental to an active and energetic lifestyle

5 out of every 10 children in the age of6-35 months suffer from anaemia

6 out of 10 maternal deaths in India aredue to anaemia

7 out of 10 people in Assam alone aresuffering from anaemia

3 out of 10 people in the world sufferfrom anaemia

5 out of 10 pregnant women indeveloping countries are anaemic

4 out of 10 preschoolers in developingcountries are anaemic

Every RBC Counts

◄Only 28% were awareof anaemia.

◄30% had nevergot their Hb tested.

◄60% werebelow the re-quired RDAlevel of 15-25

mg iron

◄76%felt

lethargicon a

regularbasis

�TRUE OR FALSE�Think you know it all about anaemia? This little gamewill help you find out whether you are right or wrong

Answers:1.FALSE. This type of abnormal craving for non-food items such as ice, paper, clay etc is called pica which is seen in chil-dren with iron-deficiency anaemia. 2.TRUE. Vitamin C aids the absorption of iron in our body. 3.FALSE. Anaemia does not cause hairfall either temporarily or permanently. 4.FALSE. Anaemia is due to low Hb levels in the body and has nothing to do with body weight.5.FALSE. Sickle cell anaemia is not infectious. 6.FALSE. Calcium inhibits the absorption of iron in our body.

It’s an anaemic’s lifeMore than yellow eyes and pale skin, anaemia couldmean a poor, lethargic life. An anaemic’s story... Roll without a Dice

…for you are rolling for a healthy blood count.Follow the simple instructions below to check howhealthy your blood is.Things you need: Anything that fits the square asyour pawn, a good memory and addition skillsHow to play: Move your pawn ahead according tothe points attached to the statements but be honest.

Start playing. Have you -a) Ever eaten an entire salad all byyour own? 5 stepsb) Drank fruit juice in the last 24hours? 3 stepsc) Gone healthy grocery shop-

ping for yourself? 4 stepsd) Got your Hb level checked? 10 stepse) Eaten spinach in the past week? 6 stepsf) Not eaten junk food in the past 48 hours? 8 stepsg) Eaten dal roti for dinner last night? 5 stepsh) Feasted on green vegetables? 7 stepsi) Eaten jaggery ever? 1 stepj) Had proper sleep last night? 2 stepsk) Had water in the past 2 hours? 2 stepsl) Got regular health check-ups? 3 stepsm) Worked towards a healthy nation? 5 stepsn) BONUS- followed Raktsha (AIS NoidaYP team)and gained knowledge from them? 11 steps. G T

NAME:Neelam OjhaAge: 32Occupation: HomemakerVillage: Sadarpur, NoidaFamily size: 4Haemoglobin level: 6.4Level of anaemia: Severe

THE RED-DIES:High Hb. Absolutely fit.They rule the world.

THE PALE-URAMS: Low Hb. Lazy.Lethargic. Losers. Need we say more?

SupermanHe does it all; that’swhy you know he is

superman

TESTERGoes for regularblood tests and

knows his RBC count

MAD MUDMud is his weakness

and hence his Hbcount is weak

GUMMY MUMMY: Pregnancybrings down her Hb level and

also her healthPOOR

PRINCESSToo bad she is on

the teambecause of lowincome and high

malnutrition

GARFIELDLethargic leader; he istoo lazy to even think of

fighting

A blood-y warPOPEYE

Captain of the ship;eats spinach, can

knock you out in a go

Results: Less than 10 steps: You really need to buck up. Go eat something healthy now!20-30 steps:Awww… baby steps… Drink that apple juice!40-60 steps:A little more healthy eating and you will be right there (on 100 we mean)90-100 steps: Well done! You are an asset to the country (with all that blood)

YP FindingsFITTYExercises her way tohealthy blood, chases

away healthdisorders

Sample size: 540Sample group: General publicMethodology: Questionnaire

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 1100

2200 1199 1188 1177 1166 1155 1144 1133 1122 1111

2211 2222 2233 2244 2255 2266 2288 2299 3300

4400 3399 3388 3377 3366 3355 3344 3333 3322 3311

4411 4422 4433 4444 4466 4477 4488 4499 5500

6600 5599 5588 5577 5555 5544 5533 5522 5511

6611 6633 6644 6666 6677 6699 7700

8800 7788 7777 7766 7755 7744 7722 7711

8822 8844 8888 8899 9900

110000 9999 9988 9977 9966 9955 9944 9933 9922 9911

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5AIS Gurgaon 43 Eye care


YP Findings


Thakur Ji, a middle aged man, left home inthe village to earn a living. Working as adaily wage labourer at a construction site,

he was plagued by vision problems but was luckyenough to have regained his sight. We bring to youhis story...

Once upon a time…I used to work on a construc-tion site when I began sensing a haze in my vision.I neglected it at first. But it got worse.

It started to get worse…I was sure thatthe construction site had clouded my vi-sion, and so, decided to change my fieldof work. I invested in an auto-rickshawbut my sight found no solace.

The symptoms…At night, when dark-ness confines all, I could see the world brighter thanever; and when the sun shines with might, its radi-ance blinded me.

The struggle…I would lose customers when theywould see my eyes twitching and discover the

prominent yellow projections on them. Some wouldeven pay me less because of that.

The awakening...One day, a headlight glared at meso blatantly that I felt completely blinded and metwith an accident. Though I was not injured, the in-cident froze me whenever I tried to drive again.

The fighter rose…I finally paid Rs 500 to see adoctor. But then I was required to get aninvestigation test done which would costme Rs 6000. I walked out disappointed,but not surprised. My next stop was agovernment hospital, but the wait thereseemed never ending.

The story ahead…I was diagnosedwith a small corneal opacity. My pupil

shrinked with bright light and enlarged when thelight was dimmer. This problem occurred due tohigh exposure to UV rays. With effective surgery,my sight has been restored and I am ready to seethe world in a new vision. I was lucky to have foundmy saviour but not many are as lucky. G T

The effective use of specs requires you tochoose your frames wisely. Take a look

Below 10 years: Alight, durable weightframe is the best op-tion for this age group because of the in-volvement in physical activities

10 to 20 years: Spectacles for teenagersshould be trendy inorder to resolve theirinhibitions aboutusing spectacles.

They should also be impact resistant and suit-able for practicing sports.

20 to 40 years: As this age group mostlyconsists of working professionals, theyshould stick to conservative frame shapesand colours. One can choose from light-weight titanium forcomfort, rims withbold or subtlecolours, rimlessframes for the ‘no glasses’ look and flexibleframes.

40 to 80 years No more thick glasses forthem. They should wear light weight, flexible

and durable framesmade out of materiallike titanium, insteadof thick plastic.

While trying to earntheir bread and

butter, they fall prey todarkness.

Photocopiers:We often notice photo-copiers not shutting the coveringlids of the machines whilephotocopying. Theyunknowingly ex-

pose themselves to high levels of UV ra-diation which causes a high risk of corneal opacity.

Mining : The fine particulate matter that is suspended in the air due to miningcauses extremely severe infections, resulting in irreversible blindness.Chemical industries: These industries involve working with gases which may be con-sidered mild but constant exposure to them can lead to development of several eye prob-lems in the long run.Office Workers:Unlike common beliefs, computer eye syndrome isnot only triggered by working long hours on the computer, but alsodue to factors like lighting in the room, distance from the screen,glare on the screen, seating posture, and the angle of your head, notto mention any existing vision problems you may have.

Builders: Carpenters are prone to exposure to wood chips which may scratch theircornea. Without proper safety measures, welders can expose their naked eyes toburning sparks and labourers can lose their vision because of the chemicals presentin the suspended cement cloud surrounding them.

Materials Required:��Eye dropper(s)-as per re-quirement��Distilled water- 2 cups��Baking soda- ¼ tablespoon ��Salt- 1/2 tablespoonPreparation:��Boil water in a pan and placethe dropper(s) in it for 2-3 mins.

��Take them out and set themaside in a clean area to coolProcedure:��Mix all ingredients in a bowluntil completely dissolved.��Then, boil the mixture for 4minutes in order to disinfect it.��Allow it to cool completely.��Pour the solution in the ster-

ilised eye dropper(s). Put twodrops in each eye when experi-encing irritation or redness.Precautions:��Do not use the mixture morethan twice a day��If the problem persists formore than 3 days, seek advicefrom a medical professional.

India is home to amillion blind and

visually impaired people.An insight for you tointrospect.

The National Program for Control ofBlindness (NPCB) was founded in 1976with the aim of reducing the percentage ofblind population in India from 1.4% to 0.3% in twodecades. But it was only brought down to 1.1% in 2001 and1% in 2007. Eye care was included in 5 year plans and the number of cataract surgeriesperformed annually were increased, but the outcome remained poor and blindness re-mained as prevalent as before. The deadline was postponed to the year 2020, with theaim to bring it down to 0.3%. Today, India accounts for 20% of the world’s blindpopulation.Compared to 8 in USA and 3 in China, India has around 2 eye specialists forevery lakh of the population. Out of these, half are players in private hospitalswhere their services can only be availed by 10% of India’s population. Adding tothis, the best doctors from the field of eye care are recruited in foreign countries,draining India’s eye care scenario. Further 70% of our country’s populationdwells in rural areas whereas 70% of eye doctors in our country live in urban areas,reducing the average ratio to almost one-third in deprived regions. Moreover, lack of connectivity and infrastructure make it difficult to avail eye care facilities in theseareas, let alone establish one.

Eyes are synonymous with light but for many, they imply darkness and remain an unused gift formost of their lives. But light must prevail and none should suffer the fate of a lost vision

The Eagle EyemissionOccupationaleye hazards

29%

40%

59%

68%

92%

people arevisuallyimpaired

people suffer fromeye strain on adaily basis whileworking on a computer

diabetic patientsdo not availregular eyecheck-ups

of eye check-ups availed areonly for visualacuity

people havedevelopedsymptoms ofpresbyopia

The regained vision

The same picture,when seen througheyes with differentdisorders, appeardifferent.

The worldas we see it

Age related macular disorder Cataract Colour blindness Diabetic-retinopathy Glaucoma What one should see

‘Frame’ yourMind

Make your own cleansing eyedrops

The Indianpicture

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2014-15AIS Saket6

Health of rag pickers


You might have seen raggedlooking children dusting offcrushed mineral water bottles,

or nitpicking plastic bags out of garbage.An elusive segment of the society, ragpickers or scavengers work as ‘silent en-vironmentalists.’ They not only helpkeep the city clean but also protect ourenvironment by recycling products. Ifyou are wondering how you can maketheir lives easier, here's how:

�Segregate household waste. Ragpickers injure themselves when sortingtrash. Glass, battery, other non –biodegradable waste should be segre-gated from the biodegradable waste.This ensures both their health and safety.

�Most rag pickers work in horridstench for hours which leads to lifethreatening diseases. Donating glovesand masks will help them preserve hy-gienic conditions.

�Donate old clothes and food. Rag

pickers are not beggars, but people try-ing to earn a living just like you and me.

�Teach the children of rag pickers onweekends. Knowledge of basic math andEnglish will prevent them from beingshortchanged by middlemen and un-scrupulous authorities.

�Sign up for support to NGOs as ‘TheAlliance of IndianWaste Pickers’ whichare working relentlessly to organise thesegment and establish safety norms.Rag pickers are victims of their circum-stances. Let us appreciate them forsilently helping us lead healthier lives. G T

Rag pickers of the city have been re-sponsible for almost 15% growth ofthe local recycling markets in India.Delhi alone accounts for estimated netGHG reductions equivalent to 962,133metric tons of carbon dioxide eachyear, thanks to the recycling methodthat starts with ragpickers. This is al-

most equivalent to removing 176,215passenger vehicles from the roads an-nually. Small children and women withgarbage bags collect 2000 tons ofwaste each day in Delhi. These ragpickers are part of an informal sector,collecting almost 60 kg of waste perday and saving the local government15 lakh rupees per day! They truly arethe silent heroes of the city.

YP Findings

Known as the 'Father of palliative care inIndia', Dr M R Rajagopal is the FounderChairman of Pallium India, an NGO in

Kerala. Recipient of many honours includingAlison Des Forges Award for ExtraordinaryActivism by Human Rights Watch (2014), hesheds light on the health concerns of rag pickers.

“Rag pickers should be aware about hygiene.”To be able to bring any change in the lives of ragpickers, we have to make the society recognizetheir worth. Also, it is essential to generate aware-ness among the rag pickers about hygienic prac-tices and how they can take care of their health.

“Immediate measures are needed to improvetheir condition.”Providing community based support is one of themost important measures that can help in improv-ing their deteriorating conditions. Also, we mustsimultaneously urge the government to take action.

“Community based support can be effective intackling ailments such as tuberculosis, paralysis,respiratory problems, etc.”These life threatening diseases cannot be eradi-cated but can definitely be handled in a better man-ner. Community based specialised support likepalliative care plays a great role. It provides med-ical, financial, emotional & spiritual support andcare, which are necessary to fight such diseases.

“The focusshould be onthe bettermentof rag pickers'health.”The support oftrained pallia-tive care volunteerswho can carry out the mission of im-proving the health condition of ragpickers is essential. The basic motive is to providerag pickers dignity in life and death. They mustbe protected for they contribute immensely tothe society.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) are itemsused around the house that are potentiallydangerous for waste collectors. Do you everthink twice before disposing such items in thegarbage bin? Time you did!

E-waste: Most of them containmercury, lead, cadmium, beryllium,and brominated flame retardantswhich emit toxins that can damage

the brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system,besides affecting the nervous and reproductivesystem of rag pickers.

Fevicol/glue: Adhesives contain solvents andother toxic chemicals that cause respiratory prob-lems if disposed in original form.

Thermometers: If themercury in a broken ther-mometer spills, it can af-fect the brain, spinal cord,kidneys and liver.

CFLs: They contain great levels of mercury,which when released into the environment cancause severe damage to the waste collectors. To

avoid harm, pack the CFL tightly in thick bags be-fore trashing.

Batteries: If left out in the open for long, batter-ies let out toxic fumes which can burn the eyesand skin due to the corrosive acids present. It’s

best to send batteries toHHW centres.

Medicines/pills: Expiredmedicines lose their po-tency and can be harmfulto waste workers’ health if

they get contaminated with waste. Crush old med-icines, mix with dirt, seal in a cloth bag and trash.Next time you make your way to the waste bin,segregate your waste responsibly.

Do you know therag pickers playan important rolein cleaning thecity bysegregatingwaste?

Did you know thatthey save about 15lakh rupees forMCD per day?

Do you know thatrag pickers are themost vulnerable tolife threateningdiseases?

Do you think thegovernment shouldintervene in theirprotection?

Sample size: 500 Sample group: General publicin the age group 18-50 yearsMethodology: Questionnaire

Yes

77%

No

61%

Yes

84%

Yes

94%

No

23%

Yes

39%

No

16%

No

6%

The hazardous heap

Help the silentenvironmentalistsTheir situation can be better only with a littlethought and effort from your side

Finding a better futureCan you help the rag picker find his way to a healthy future? Makesure he doesn’t collide with the harmful wastes on his way!

The silent heroes of Kachrapur

Only rags, no riches

They have rights too!

It is not just the garbage bags that they carry on their hunched shoul-ders. Rag pickers carry along numerous diseases too. About time wetake care of those who fall sick, cleaning our mess...

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7AIS Pushp Vihar Dental health


The case in handDental caries and

plaque are the most com-mon dental problems facedby school going children.Asa result, they have to retortto treatments like root canaland tooth extraction. Gum inflationis another common dental disorderfaced by this age group. You willalso observe a lot of teenagerswearing braces these days. This isdue to the fact that many of themhave maligned teeth.

Primary suspectsThese problems are largely due toimproper maintenance of dental hy-giene and irregular brushing, flossingand mouthwashing. Excessive con-sumption of junk food also leads tovarious dental problems. The aer-

ated drinks that are quite pop-

ular among this age group con-tain sugar agents that furtheraggravate the problem.

Hidden cluesRegular and proper brushing,flossing and mouthwashing are

the basic steps towards maintaining den-tal hygiene. Consumption of junk foodshould be minimised and childrenshould be encouraged to adopt a teethfriendly diet, comprising foods high oncalcium and vitamin D. Visiting the den-tist every six months will help avoiddental problems.

Case solvedProper diet and dental care are the keysto perfect teeth. A close observation ofof the underprivileged section of the so-ciety reveals that non consumption ofjunk food can make a big difference toyour dental health.G T

1. You have pain in your gums?a) Keep an aspirin alongside your toothb) Visit the dentist immediatelyc) Use a house remedy for some daysand see what happens2. There is major plaque accumulationwhich cannot be removed by brushing?a) Use a whitening teeth cream that isavailable in the marketb) Get your teeth cleaned up by the den-tist and keep a check on the plaque levelc) Brush more than twice and try getting

the extra plaque off your teeth3. You have bad breath?a) Understand why you're having it andthen treat itb) Brush when you have a bad breathc) Ignore it

4. Sugary drinks have started damag-ing your teeth?a) Brush after drinking themb) Use a straw for drinking themc) Drink them anyway5. You have perfect teeth and face noproblem at all?a) Visit the dentist every 6 monthsb) Visit the dentist every 6 monthsc) Visit the dentist every 6 months !

What should be done:1. b) Visit the dentist immediately2. b) Get your teeth cleaned up by thedentist and keep a check on the plaquelevel3. a) Understand why you're having itand then treat it4. b) Use a straw for drinking them5. We are not giving any option here

G T

The basic versionMANUALTOOTHBRUSHES

They might be the basic ones, butmanual toothbrushes come with

their own perks. They can make yourtwo-minute brushing routine quite ef-fective, owing to their flexibility. Costeffectiveness and easy availability addto their advantages, while their sim-plicity makes them travel-friendly.Andif you are the kinds who tends to leavebehind chargers and cells, manualtoothbrushes are your saviours. Thefact that they put less pressure on thegums gives them bonus points. Also,they are the best ones to introduce achild to the world of dental care.

The techy versionELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES

Anautomatic timer, a rotating headand oscillating movements;

toothbrushes couldn’t get smarter. Thetimer ensures that you complete yourtwo minute brushing routine. These areideal for people who suffer from arthri-tis, carpal tunnel syndrome and anyother movement-restricting conditions.The rotating heads ensure that the useris exempt from constantly applying ef-fort with his/her wrists and hands;making dental care a much easier task.A study suggests that electronicbrushes remove more plaque and re-duce gingivitis more effectively.

Have there been times when you wanted to smile to your heart’s content, but did not? Was it theplaque, a cavity or braces? Time to get rid of all the obstacles between you and that perfect smile

DentalMath

Heart problemsare caused bydental or oralproblems

People consultdentists fordental issues,rest preferadvice fromchemists

Indians use bothtoothbrush andtoothpasteregularly

People are notconscious ofeating habits forbetter oral care

Dr Karan Tangri conducts a dentalinvestigation and reveals his findings

Case 0032

Bristle whistleTime to know your toothbrush better

Hurry up! It’s adental emergency.Decide quickly,for your 32’s to beintact. So whatwill you do if….

Numbers can be good, especially if they helpyou avoid the cavity tragedy or a rootcanal. So mug up these numbers and let

that smile be on your face till eternity.�You must brush your teeth for 2 minutes, twice aday to keep them healthy.

�The ideal length of floss or dental tape is12-18 inches.

�For effective rinsing, you need to swish themouthwash in your mouth for 30 secs to 1 min.

�If you have just used a fluoride mouthwash, waitfor at least 30 minutes before you eat anything.

�Replace your old toothbrush with a new one every3 months.

�You should visit you dentist every 6 months. Donot delay!G T

35% 47% 51% 55% 90%

The Teething Numbers

Everyone was colouringtheir teeth yellow for theHalloween role play, excepthim. As for him, no artificialcolours were required.

“Master ji, pitaji ki patloon ek bilang..”

“Ek bilang chhoti karun?”, asked

Master ji. But Ramesh and Suresh

couldn’t say a word. Their gums hurt

from all the 5 Stars they had.

A big CadburySilk can fixanything! But thecavities in her teethjeered otherwise.

Jaa Simran jaa, jee le apnizindagi, Simran wasperplexed, she ran back to

take her Oral kit beforegetting on the train.

Favourite song,“Yellow all clothesYellow”. But hefrowned when itappeared on his teeth.

“Tumhari smile kitnidangerous hai patahai?” Never had shebeen so proud.

“Never take candy from astrange man.”“Not all men are bad, Ma.”“But too much candy is.”

Kya karoge bhai?

Please

People do notknow that theyare prone toperiodontalproblemsbecause ofdiabetes

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YP FindingsOn the scale of 32!

12/32brush their teeth forthe required time

16/32do not do anythingapart from brushing

20/32have at least onecavity

30/32people are not awareof the fluoride levelsin their toothpaste


AIS Vas 68healthMaternal


From the expert’s eyes

The rural pictureDrAparajita GogoiNational coordinator, Centre forCatalysing Change

Taboos and old tradi-tions prevent preg-nant and lactatingmothers in villagesfrom availing healthcare facilities. Manyexpecting ladies are

forbidden from taking folic acid tabletsor any nutrient supplements for that mat-ter. Numerous Indian villages lack ac-cessible health centres which often leadsto women not reaching hospitals on timeand losing their lives. Chronic poverty,lack of knowledge about contraceptives,multiple pregnancies and child birthworsen the situation further. Maternalmortality is at its worst in rural India andit is here that we need maximum efforts.

Proper diet is the first stepDr Charu DuaHead dietitian, PushpanjaliCrosslay Hospital, Vaishali

Both pregnantwomen as well aslactating mothersneed to have a bal-anced diet whichshould include ironand milk products.

Along with a nutrient rich diet, womenshould also be given iron and folic acidsupplements. Deficiency of folic acidcan increase the risk of mental disabilityin the child while iron deficiency oftenleads to long term impairment of mentaldevelopment, lower IQ levels, lack ofconcentration and decreased physical ac-tivity in the child. Women in general,and pregnant women in particular, musttake care of their diets.

The government’s sideJyotsna YadavDistrict CollectorGhaziabad

Under NationalRural Health Mis-sion (NHM), youngand expecting moth-ers have access toantenatal and post-natal care which in-

cludes free checkups, distribution of IFAtablets and skilled attendance duringchildbirth. Anganwadi workers keep arecord of newborns and impart neces-sary details to expecting ladies in theirvillages. We do not lack programmes,but a better implementation of theseschemes is required, ensuring that evenwomen belonging to the lowest strata ofthe society can benefit from the schemeslaunched for maternal health. G T

Three women, from three fields of expertise, bring forward variedsides of maternal health, that require introspection and action

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These countries alone account for 62% ofglobal maternal deaths

E Asia

Caucasus & C Asia

W Asia

Latin America

SE Asia

Southern Asia

Caribbean

Oceania

Sub Saharan Africa

The plight� In India, a woman dies everyeight minutes from pregnancy-related causes, adding up to atotal of around 70,000 maternaldeaths a year.

� One in 7 girls in India is marriedby the age of 15. Girls youngerthan 15 are five times more likelyto die while giving birth. Com-plications during pregnancy andchildbirth are a significant causeof death among adolescent girlsaged between 15-19 years.

� Of every 70 Indian girls whoreach reproductive age, one willeventually die because of preg-nancy, childbirth or unsafe abor-tion, compared to one in 7,300 inthe developed world.

The way forward� The use of contraceptives willhelp prevent a projected 150,000maternal deaths in India. An ex-tensive awareness programmecan play a great role in encour-aging the use of contraceptives.

� Fulfilling the unmet need forfamily planning would reducematernal mortality by 32 percent.

� It is believed that adding 350,000trained and certified midwiveswould help save the lives of asmany as 3.6 million mothers andchildren.

� A 10 percent increase in skilledhealth workers will correspondto a 5 percent reduction in mater-nal deaths. This in turn wouldsave numerous new borns. G T

Angels in danger

EverymothercountsShe introduced us to this world, she

taught us to walk. She was there forus round the clock. But what if she

wasn’t around? Ponder, for the livingangels are in danger

Auxiliary nurses or midwives, commonly called ‘dais’are an integral part of maternal health. They not onlyassist in delivery of the child but also carry out life-

saving procedures.Need for midwives: India has been striving to encouragewomen to give birth in hospitals with certified birth atten-dants. Accredited health care activists (AHCAs) visit expec-tant mothers and teach them the importance of breastfeeding,skin-to-skin contact with the newborn and hygienic care ofumbilical cord. However, untrained midwives enjoy moreclout in villages, owing to years of experience.

Midwifery training: The government offers certifiedcourses in midwifery. In our country where neonatal mortal-ity rates are high, the unorganised sector of childbirth is yetto be tapped fully. Taking cue from Sweden and Sri Lankawhere infant and neonatal mortality rates are low, India needsto allocate greater investment towards training midwives.Regulated framework: Promotional schemes, standardisedprotocols, close supervision and refresher training can attracteducated women to the field and make midwife training ac-cessible. India requires large professional cadres of mid-wives, who can help women, deliver children safely.

Midwives:must formaternal health?

YP FindingsPlace of delivery6 out of 10

respondents had delivered at home

Registered with hospital orconsulted anganwadi workers

3 out of 10respondents were registered

Awareness aboutgovernment initiatives4 out of 10

respondents were aware

MMaatteerrnnaall ddeeaatthhssddoo nnoott jjuusstt mmeeaanntthhee lloossss ooff aappeerrssoonn,, bbuutt aanneennttiirree ffaammiillyy..

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Sample size: 450Methodology: Questionnaire &interviewsSample group: Women aged between 18and 45 in villages Matiala and Mirpur

Source: Internet

34%5% 5%

8%

37% 11%

Obstructed labour 5%Abortion 8%Others 34%

Sepsis 11%Haemorrhage 37%Hypertensive disorder 5%

CAUSES OF MATERNAL DEATH IN INDIA

Received the benefits of govt schemes5 out of 10received benefits

9AIS Mayur Vihar Hand Sanitation


Be wise and sanitise!

Steps of hand washing

We oftenuse handsanitizers

for on-the-go clean-ing. But are they aseffective as washingyour hands with soap andwater? Experts believe thatalcohol-based hand sanitiz-ers can be used “in addi-tion to” hand washing,but should not beused as a substitute forwashing with soap andwater. While alcohol-basedhand sanitizers (particularly those with 60 percent alcohol ormore) can reduce the number of some germs, they might not re-duce the spread of some viruses such as the norovirus. Also,hand sanitizers are not effective if your hands are visibly dirty.So even if it takes a little extra effort, try using soap and waterevery time you wash your hands.

Begin by washingyour palms

Scrub each fingerand also between

fingers

Rub back ofhands and

between fingers

Rub the base ofthe thumbs

Also rub theback of your

fingers

Scrub your nailson palms

Wash your wrists Dry your handswith a dry towel

or tissues

We all know the importance ofwashing hands and yet fail todo so. The key lies in taking

these simple steps, says Kabir Vajpayee,collaborator with UNICEF...

In schoolsStudents can be appointed to demonstratethe proper method of hand washing. Be-sides, most wash basins are wall-facing.When the basins face each other instead, itis easier to point out the defaulters. Theselittle changes can usher big changes.

At homeWhen children return after playing, theycan be asked to rub their hands in a watercontainer and note the changing colour ofwater. Their friends can be asked to firstwash hands with a soap and then rub themin another container to make them realisehow dirty their hands can get.

In government schoolsOften, the focus lies in creating facilitiesand not on orientation and training, whichare equally important. Innovative solutions

like celebrating birthdays by asking chil-dren to bring two soap cakes to school mayhelp. Parents can be educated by a com-parative analysis of the money spent ontreatment of illness resulting from germswith the meagre cost of buying a soap.G T

YP Findings

Sample size: 500Sample group: School students from Class I to VIIIMethodology: Oral interview & Questionnaire

Hands are meant to share, love andcare. But these indispensableappendages are home tomillions of unwanted,microscopic, notorious guests

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

Cut this table out and paste it on your bathroom door. Be sure to check it every time you wash your hands!

Handwashing �� Checklist

They are not washing hands

of mobile phones have bacteria onthem. Every one in six phones has

fecal bacteria on them. This is because manypeople do not wash their hands even afterusing the bathroom.

approximately ie 2.2million children under

the age of 5 die ever year due to pneumoniaand diarrhea related diseases, something thatcan be simply avoided by hand washing.

children suffering from variousrespiratory infections like pneu-

monia, suffer from the problem simply be-cause of not washing their hands using theright hand washing techniques.

You should. Here’s why….

seconds - that’s all it takes to washhands properly.

decrease in diarrhea relateddeaths is expected if people sim-

ply start washing their hands using soap andwater. It is estimated that washing hands withsoap and water

ie 1 trillion bacteria is present in every 1 gramof human faeces. These disease causing mi-croorganisms get accumulated on the handafter the use of toilet and can leave you suf-fering from a host of diseases.

92% 20

50%

10000000000+

2200000

17%

Did you know

BEFORE EATING

AFTER EATING

AFTER USING THE WASHROOM

AFTER PLAYING

Soap and water Vs hand sanitizers

Nanhe munhebachche, teri muthi me kya hai

50%

71%91% say they have not seen their friends

washing hands before they eat theirlunch/meal

kids have seen their friends bitingtheir nails

of children wash their handsfor 10 seconds or less insteadof the required 20 seconds

You should wash yourhands for at least

20 seconds…

Hand sanitizers should contain atleast 60 percent alcohol. (The

wise use of alcohol it is!)

The area of the house withthe most germsis the bathroomsink. (Yes! Thesame place

where you washyour hands!)

Researchers in London estimatethat a million deaths can be

prevented each year with handwashing. (All the more reasonto wash your hands properly.)

Majority of germs thatcause cold are spread

through touching. (Handshake… germs

loading…aaachhhoo!)

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AIS Vasundhara 110First Aid


Prepare and prevent,don't repair and repentAmiddle-aged man is diagnosed with cancer, undergoes treatment and begins to recover, only to diesuddenly after choking to death at a neighbourhood barbecue. A doctor couldn’t save him. One ofhis friends, who knew proper first aid, could have. Perhaps, you could take a cue....

Countdown of Life YP FindingsIt can take aperson as little as5 minutes to bleedto death

It takes the brain6minutes to dieonce oxygen iscut off

It takes just 10minutes for aperson to die offood choking

people wouldn’t feelconfident enough to try tosave a life

people a year could geta chance to live if morepeople knew first aid

25%59%

39%

14%

47%

40%

14%

46%

Leastaware Somewhat

aware

Mostlyaware

Least aware

Somewhataware

Mostlyaware

Sample size: 600 Sample group: 11-14 yearsMethodology: Questionnaire

Emotional first aid (EFA) isthe psychological coun-terpart of physical first

aid. At the outset, it might seeman inconsequential aspect oftreatment, but it is the first andmost important step on the pathto recovery.

Who needs EFA? Victims ofnatural calamities, accidents,those who have suffered personalloss like death of a dear one oreven youngsters who are under-going emotional crisis like fail-ure in an exam, loss of a pet,break-up with a friend, etc.

How to administer EFA? Asimple, sensitive gesture is all ittakes to help someone in need.Reach out with a gentle touch, asoft voice and a smiling counte-nance. Gradually encourage thevictim to share the trauma but donot ever minimalise their experi-ence and emotions. They are in astate of shock and pain and it

won't help to tell them, "You'll bejust fine." Instead, reassure thatthey are very brave to have dealtwith such a tragedy.

Take charge of your own EFA:Just as you wouldn't think twicebefore applying band-aid to a

bruise, do not delay EFA if thatdown-in-the-dumps feeling laststoo long. Talk, meet friends, dofun things, visit a psychiatrist(you don't become a lunatic ifyou see one), do whatever ittakes to feel like your normalhappy self once again. G T

An aid for the soulOften, emotional wounds and psychological bruises areas debilitating as the physical ones. Time to take charge!

Monkey gives first aid toelectrocuted friend;brings him to life

A primate dipped his uncon-scious electrocuted friend under water to re-vive him. The incident was recorded at atrain station in Northern India.

Student’s first aid training savesteacher’s lifeJake Little, a seventh-grade student in

USAsaved his Spanish teacher’s life when he per-formed the Heimlich maneuver (abdominalthrusts) on his teacher who had suddenly startedchoking, which helped to clear her airways en-abling her to breathe.

School girl commended for savingboy’s life through first aidWhen 11 year old Charlie Cobley fell

from his bicycle and became unconscious, 13 yearold Brittany Targett ran over to him, checked hisairways and put him in the recovery position, to

keep his airwayopen while his

friend called for an am-bulance. Needless to say,

his life was saved.

Husband saves wife after snake biteby using first aidWhenMr. Grubb's wife, Liz, was bitten by

a snake, he recalled a demonstration that wasgiven at the zoo and applied the bandage tech-nique of stopping poison flow to the rest of thebody. This technique saved his wife’s life as theambulances came late on New Year ’s eve.

Auto drivers’ training in first aidsaves 14 livesThe auto drivers inAhmedabad used their

first aid knowledge to save the injured while wait-ing for the professional help of ambulances to ar-rive. Auto drivers in the city had recently beengiven training on effective first aid techniques,which they effectively put to use.

Newsflash: There is a newhero in town. This newhero has been spottedsaving many lives acrossthe world. According to sources,this superhero is called ‘FirstAid’. Read on as we bring toyou some real life stories ofFirst Aid’s valour in thisexclusive report.

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��Absorbent dressings ��Band aid ��Adhesive cloth tape ��Antibiotic ointment ��Antiseptic wipe packets��Aspirin

��Instant cold compress��Non-latex gloves ��Scissors��Sterile gauze pads��Thermometer ��Tweezers

While thelack ofawarenessabout firstaid comesas a majorchallenge,use of

technology comes across as thesilver lining. Vikas Kohli, VP,VIVO Healthcare, sheds lighton both the sides. VIVO is aleading healthcare educationcompany focused on emergencymedical services (EMS) and allied health training.

THE PROBLEMWhenever an accident takesplace, hundreds of people gatheraround the victim, but none ofthem is confident enough to help,because they are afraid that theymight worsen the condition. Thisis mainly due to lack of under-standing. First aid is not taughtanywhere; hence, most of us donot know the correct treatmentfor minor injuries. You gatherabout 50 people, and chances arethat 30 among them will not evenknow the emergency number foran ambulance!

THE SOLUTION ‘Training’ – that’s all we need.The more people you train, themore lives you save. Technologyalso plays a significant role. Infact, there are apps available forfirst aid techniques. But the prob-lem is that most people tend topanic in case of an emergency.So you might not be able to usethe app at that time. But yes,these are great reference pointsthat can be used to increase one'sknowledge. They can be used topractice and be aware about thelatest in first aid techniques. G T

Minor burns1. Cool the area by placing it underrunning water for 10-15 minutes. 2. Clean the area with mild soapand water. If blisters break, applyan antibiotic ointment, and cover with a

nonstick gauze bandage.3. Apply moisturizer or aloe gel.

Insect bites1. Remove the stinger gently if it is still presentat the area of insect bite.2. Wash the area properly using soap and water.

3. Place a cold compress or an ice pack for about10 minutes to reduce pain and swelling.4. Apply calamine lotion to the area to ease any itch-ing or burning sensation.G T

Breaking News

First aid kit essentials

Courtesy: redcross.org

Do itYourself

We have all heard the saying, “A stitch in time saves nine.” So here are somefirst aid tips for you to prevent those nine extra stitches:

4Two sides

150000

For every 4 children rushedto hospital, only 1 parentknew basic first aid

Private Schools

Govt. Schools

Awareness about First Aid

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11AIS Gur 46 Health for senior citizens


YP Findings

Enjoy life and workMy health mantra is to enjoy life and mywork. This helps in avoiding mental orphysical stress. Also, I ensure I do nottake on more work than I can manage.

Keep busyThe elderly should always keep them-selves engaged. If I am not shooting for amovie, I am involved in social work atthe local government hospital or with themanagement committee of my apartment.I maintain an active social life too. Theseactivities de-stress me.

Inculcate disciplineI believe in a disciplined life and this dis-cipline includes proper diet and rest, nomatter what the age of a person is. Dis-cipline goes a long way in maintaininggood health.

Embrace technologyTechnology can prove to be a boon forsenior citizens if used wisely. I use mysmartphone and iPad to keep abreast of

health updates that could benefit me.Technology also helps me keep intouch with my family and friends. Ioften look for recipes online to makemy meals interesting. But, yes, Iswitch off the phone when I go tobed to avoid any disturbance.

Take supportfrom family

Many people of my age suffer fromisolation and neglect. There has to besupport from family and friends -mental, physical, emotional and fi-nancial - to prop the aging members.Society has to come forward to takecare of them.

Share wisdomand experience

The elderly in our country carry awealth of experience, wisdom andthoughts. Also, we do not lack any-where when it comes to perspectivesand the society can always benefitfrom us. G T

Retired but not tired

...to not stay fit. Here are a number ofexercises that can be incorporated inyour grandparents daily routine.

Drop you at the bus stop: The elderlycan start their day by accompanying youto the bus stop.Solve online puzzles:Give your grand-parents their fair share of technologicalbenefits by engaging them with onlinepuzzles at times. This activity will helpkeep their brain agile.

Look after pets: Pets are a greatway to engage oneself. Takingthe pets to the park or playingcatch with them will keep the eld-erly fit and happy.Gardening: It is a great hobby tokeep the aged busy. They cangrow flowers and vegetables orcreate rock gardens. The hobbyalso requires some mild but ef-fective physical work. They willenjoy the fresh air and greenery. G T

Age is just a number. Kamlesh Gill, best known for her movieVicky Donor stands testimony to this like no other. The over75 years old actor shares tips for the ‘second innings’

India could well emulatethe example of thesecountries who haveadopted some of the besthealth practices for theirsenior citizens…

Norway: According to studies, Norwayis the best country in the world for anaging population. The country spends ex-tensively on healthcare for its senior citi-zens. One of the many initiatives taken by

Norway, includes the introduction of theBreast Cancer Screening Program in 2012,

wherein all women in the age of 50 and 69 yearsundergo a mammography every two years.

Germany: Germany is another elderly-friendly coun-try. The country puts in immense effort to train its net-work of medical practitioners and nurses to look afterthe elderly. The country organizes pilot programs and de-signs valuable courses especially for the health-care of the elderly.

Denmark: Denmark, where home-based care is pro-nounced, believes in bringing healthcare to its senior cit-izens than having them seek out healthcare. A networkof nurses and healthcare specialists employed by themunicipality visit the homes of the elderly to lookafter them. A number of senior day care centres havealso cropped up in the country. These engage themin various activities to keep them mentally and

physically healthy.G T

Gogreen!Gandhi es-poused vegetari-anism. Since the bodiesof senior citizens are under-going degenerative changes,turning vegetarian will keep themaway from many diseases.

Early to bedand early torise: ...made Bapuhealthy and wise. Hit-ting the bed early is a sureshot way of completingone's sleep as the elderlyare often prone to sleepdisorders. In that way,they can enjoy the sunriseand soak in the benefits ofthe fresh morning air.

Get up and walk: Walking over 390 km in theDandi March, Gandhi proved how physically fit hewas. Walking is a strong cardio exercise. Studieshave shown that walking for fifteenminutes a day,helps keep diabetes and heart disease at bay. G T

Learningfrom the best

Sample size: 500 Sample group: SeniorcitizensMethodology: Online & interview

style! on medication

suffer fromdementia

exerciseregularly

sufferfrom achronicailment

have had astroke

73%

66%

11%42%

46%

The ageing numbers

Befit...

Bapu

They say that old age is secondchildhood. So just as youensure safety for your newlyborns, ensure that your olderchildren (the elderly) are safetoo. Here’s what you can do:�Encourage them to wear shoesthat fit properly and wear non-slip footwear while at home.(Preferably Paragon and glide

slippers as they support balance)�Wipe spills immediately, donot leave it for later.�Leave on the lights in thebathroom and passages.�Write emergency phone num-bers in big bold fonts, and stickthem near the phone.�Clean bathrooms regularlyand install hand rails to avoid

slipping.�Remove rugs in order to avoidtripping.�Keep an emergency lamp nearthe bed.�Keep an emergency booklethandy with information likename, age, address, phone num-bers of family members, doctor,police, fire department, etc.G T

Butter

Peanutbutter

Ghee

Peanut butter has protein andpotassium which lowers the risk ofhigh blood pressure and stroke

Substitute and enjoy!

Vegetable oil improves me-tabolism, reduces heart risksand averts breast cancer

MilkChocolate

Olive oil orVegetable oil Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has antioxi-dants that improve blood flowand lower blood pressure

Sadness is ...not having your grandparents around,resulting in...

75%88%

of the oldestold (80+)suffer fromchronicailments butno universalpension/healthinsurance

of the blindpopulation inIndia aresenior citizens,blindedprimarily dueto cataract

70%4

sec

A new case ofdementia is diagnosedevery

of adults aged 60and above areoverweight orobese

Keepthem safe

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No excuses…

Youth PowerImpact

Chairperson participates in the signature campaign YP team organises kite flying with rag pickers on Children’s Day

A senior citizen cycles for better health at a game stall put up by the YP team

YP team display the method of preparing organic kajal (inset)

Chairperson participates in the hug your momcampaign to support the cause of maternal health

Flash mob on ‘eye care’ at school carnivalOne more ‘like’ for clean handsJoin hands to learn ‘first aid’- a life saving skill

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AISPV

AISGUR 43

AISMV

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YP team offers iron rich bananas to poor kids

Atulasha children learn to brush the right way for better teeth and oral hygiene

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