- During March, highly relevant events such as World Obesity Day are commemorated.
- Most are focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and away from vices and addictions.
- The creation of content in social networks is a strategy that works to obtain credibility and prestige.
Spring is getting closer and that means the start of warm temperatures. At the same time, During March there are several health events that you should know about. Most of these dates arose to give notoriety to a specific disease or condition. While others are focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and away from vices and addictions.
The importance of digital media
One of the bases of Medicine is prevention because it is always better than cure. It is a concept that can also be applied in other areas. Therefore, if you have a presence in digital media, it is important to know the most important dates of the year. In this way you will be able to better design your content calendar.
In the same way, one aspect that you should take into account is the importance of the internet. It is not only an important medium for the medical update but also for the dissemination of information that you consider relevant. The best way to combat fake news is through accurate and well-founded knowledge.
On the other hand, the Digital content creation is the best way to gain credibility and prestige. In fact, for your messages to have a greater impact, you can rely on special celebrations such as the health events in March. Take advantage of these days to publish information or data of interest that will help you attract patients.
The most important health events of February
It all starts with him International Hearing Day commemorated on March 3. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) it is estimated that three out of every thousand newborns suffer from this problem. That is why in all hospitals it is recommended to apply a hearing screening test to identify it immediately.
While on March 4 a very important date takes place because it is World Obesity Day. It arose because during the last four decades its incidence in adults and quintupled in children has tripled. It is a problem that affects all countries and people with excess body mass are more likely to suffer from various non-communicable diseases. In addition, they also have a higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and stroke, among others.
Nor can it be overlooked that the March 8 is International Women’s Day. The goal is to achieve fair equality between genders. That goes beyond any profession because in life there must be equal opportunities for everyone.
Another important date is March 22 because it is World Water Day. You may think that it is not related to the field of health, but it is not. Based on the WHO, a third of the world’s hospitals lack this vital liquid.
Most are located in Africa where poverty prevails. This makes it practically impossible for doctors to provide adequate care to patients. And as a consequence, thousands of deaths are generated that could be avoided with something as simple as providing a basic service to hospitals.
For now, we share a graphic material with the Health ephemeris of March prepared by the Saludiario team.
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