Health

A ceremony was held at Ege University on the occasion of 14 March Medicine Day. EÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Budak, Vice Rector and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Cemil Gürgün, hospital senior management, academics, healthcare professionals and students.

Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Osman Gurun celebrated the 14 March Medicine Day of all health workers working in the field of health.

Obesity is a serious health problem in today’s world. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal and excessive fat accumulation that poses a risk to health. In this context, Body Mass Index (BMI) has an important place. The classification of Body Mass Index is as follows; normal weight between 18-24; 25-30 overweight; 1st degree obesity between 30-35; 2nd degree obesity between 35-40; Over 40, 3rd degree obesity (morbid obesity). With rapid urbanization, fast-food nutrition and sedentary life have increased, and obesity has become a serious health problem.

The Red Crescent continues its health support, which it started with blood supply right after the disaster, with the mobile health vehicles it sends to the region.

Ege University (EU) Faculty of Health Sciences organized a panel on “Women’s Health in Disasters” on the occasion of “International Women’s Day”. EÜ Faculty of Health Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. Esin Ceber Turfan, Head of the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Departments, Prof. Dr. Neriman Soğukpınar, academicians and students attended.

Burhaniye Municipality continues to provide free services to the elderly and needy patients living in the district with the “Home Care and Health Service” project.

The World Health Organization recommends that the daily amount of salt that adults living in healthy and normal conditions should consume is 5 grams.

Under the coordination of the Ministry of Health, the field hospital built in Hatay Defne, with the cooperation of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and the support of MUSIAD Karlsruhe and MUSIAD Paris members, was completed and started to accept patients.

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining mental and physical health. In times of loss, sadness, stress, and anxiety disorders, consuming a healthy diet that includes nutrient-rich foods can help improve mood and reduce symptoms. Proper nutrition is not a substitute for professional treatment, but it can be a valuable supplement to therapy and medication. During periods of mental health problems, it is very important not to be nutritionally deficient in order to heal the existing problem and it is necessary to get help from a nutritionist.

In the field hospital established by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in Hatay, the operating room became operational. President Soyer stated that the field hospital embraced the earthquake victims with all its equipment and said, “We are determined to maintain our health service permanently.”