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The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
World Health Observances mark a period which is often used to promote an issue and mobilize for action. Below follows a list of days and months which have been denoted as health related observances. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
National Fruits & Veggies Month is a national observance and awareness campaign held in the United States during September to educate about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables [1] and to celebrate in song and culture how they are grown, distributed, and consumed. [2]
Up until 1994, the day had no specific theme other than general promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public. [7] In 1994 World Mental Health Day was celebrated with a theme for the first time at the suggestion of then Secretary General Eugene Brody. The theme was "Improving the Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the ...
The theme of World Health Day 2013, marked on 7 April 2013, was the need to control raised blood pressure (hypertension) as a "silent killer, global public health crisis". [12] The slogan for the campaign was "Healthy Heart Beat, Healthy Blood Pressure". [ 13 ]
The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about: mental illnesses, such as the 18.1% of Americans who suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; [14] the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.
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Pages in category "Health promotion" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...