DH promotes healthy lifestyle in community (with photos)
Lifestyle DH promotes healthy lifestyle in community (with photos)********************************************************The Department of Health (DH) today (August 7) presented commendations to over 50 participating organisations at the "I'm So Smart" Community Health Promotion Programme Recognition Ceremony for their participation in the past year in promoting an active lifestyle with regular physical activity by walking more, and a healthy diet with reduction in salt consumption.Addressing the recognition ceremony, the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the DH, Dr Edwin Tsui, said that Hong Kong faces a growing threat from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity are two of the behavioural risk factors responsible for NCDs. In 2024-25, the Programme will continue to promote reducing sedentary behaviour, and encourage members of the public to make a habit of taking part in physical activity. The Programme...
