Chronic non-communicable diseases in children require special attention

Heart and vascular diseases are the main cause of death. Among the risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sugar, smoking, alcohol abuse, overweight, inactivity and poor nutrition.

Early protection of a child's cardiovascular system includes the formation of habits of proper nutrition and regular physical activity in accordance with age, since a healthy lifestyle is a fundamental component of the prevention of many diseases.

Everyone was able to visit interactive points: art therapy from the Trust Center, an express HIV status test from the Republican Center for the Prevention and Control of AIDS, a vision check together with specialists from the Republican Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital, first aid workshops from members of the Russian First Aid Society and student medical teams, master classes on balanced nutrition from a nutritionist, a screening examination from a health center, guided tours, a photo zone and a handout with useful recommendations from specialists.

The work was carried out under the program of modernization of primary health care of the national project "Long and active life".