World Health Day: Delhiites Join Minister Mansukh Mandaviya In 'Health For All' Walkathon. In Pics

On the occasion of World Health Day, more than 350 people joined Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the 'Health for All' walkathon organised by his ministry on Friday.

On the occasion of World Health Day, more than 350 people joined Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in his ministry's 'Health for All' walkathon on Friday.

The participants walked from Vijay Chowk to Nirman Bhawan in central Delhi, passing through Kartavya Path and India Gate, to raise awareness about healthy habits that can help prevent noncommunicable diseases and improve mental health. (Image Source: PTI)

In addition to Mandaviya, Minister of State for Health Bharti Pravin Pawar participated in the walkathon. (Image Source: PTI)

Participants pledged to live a healthy and active lifestyle in order to prevent and control lifestyle-related health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, and cancer. (Image Source: PTI)

Participants pledged to live a healthy and active lifestyle in order to prevent and control lifestyle-related health issues such as hypertension, diabetes, mental illness, and cancer. Mandaviya thanked everyone who took part in the event. "India has the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam philosophy, in which we consider the progress of all rather than just ourselves." This philosophy was followed during the Covid crisis, when India provided vaccines and medical supplies to needy countries without regard for commercial profits. (Image Source: PTI)

"India has the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam philosophy, in which we consider the progress of all rather than just ourselves." This philosophy was followed during the Covid crisis, when India provided vaccines and medical supplies to needy countries without regard for commercial profits. (Image Source: PTI)

Noncommunicable diseases currently account for more than 63% of all deaths in the country and are linked to major behavioural risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, poor dietary habits, insufficient physical activity, and air pollution, according to a statement from the Union Health Ministry. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. The National NCD Monitoring Survey (2017-18) found that 41.3 percent of Indians are physically inactive. Physical activity not only reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, but it also improves mental health and postpones the onset of dementia. (Image Source: PTI)

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases. The National NCD Monitoring Survey (2017-18) found that 41.3 percent of Indians are physically inactive. (Image Source: PTI)

Physical activity not only reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, but it also improves mental health and postpones the onset of dementia. (Image Source: PTI)