National Salt Awareness Week 28th January – 3rd February 2007Salt and Children Salt Awareness Week 2008 will focus on Salt and Children. Research has shown that reducing children's salt intake by half results in immediate falls in blood pressure, which in turn could lead to major reductions in the risk of developing stroke, heart attacks and heart failure later in life. Website:www.actiononsalt.org.uk
MARCH 2008
13th World Kidney Day - Amazing Kidneys! Are your kidneys ok? Kidney disease a complication of diabetes, did you know that you are at risk if you have diabetes? Website: www.worldkidneyday.org
12th National No Smoking Day –Helping smokers who want to quit- “The Great No Smoking Day Challenge” Website:www.nosmokingday.org.uk
23rd – 29th National Obesity Awareness week - A major concern is the serious health risks associated with being overweight or obese, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and other conditions. Also to be considered are the associated psychological consequences such as low self esteem, anxiety, clinical depression and a higher risk of suicide – often as a result of bullying and prejudice. This is the seventh annual Obesity Awareness Week organised by the Charity TOAST Website:www.toast-uk.org
APRIL 2008
7th World Health Day-. World Health Day takes place on 7th April annually and serves to raise awareness of key global public health challenges. World Health Day 2008 will mark the 60th anniversary of WHO. Website: World Health Organisation
JUNE 2008
4th-12th National Heart Week – Annual BHF campaign aimed at improving awareness of heart disease. Help a heart Campaign. Website: www.bhf.org.uk
8th-14th NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK- Annual campaign by DUK Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
