भारत में गैंम चेंजर साबित होते स्वास्थ्य विनियम

भारत में गैंम चेंजर साबित होते स्वास्थ्य विनियम

by | May 6, 2023 | AFF

भारत में गैंम चेंजर साबित होते स्वास्थ्य विनियम

भारत में विगत वर्षों में कुछ स्वास्थ्य विनियम पारित किए हैं जो सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य के दृष्टिकोण से गैम चेंजर होने चाहिए। उदाहरण के लिए स्कूल मे फूड फोर्टिफिकेशन और ट्रांस फैट्स प्रतिबंधों के अलावा सुरक्षित भोजन और बच्चों के लिए संतुलित आहार और खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक (लेबलिंग और प्रदर्शन) विनियम प्रमुख हैं। ये सभी संभवत: भारत और विश्व स्तर पर देखी जाने वाली एनसीडी की उच्च प्रसार की इस अवधि में गैम चेंजर बन सकते हैं।

भारत में अधिक वजन, मोटापे और आहार से संबंधित गैर-संचारी रोगों जैसे मधुमेह, उच्च रक्तचाप और दिल के रोग की बढ़ती चिंता, उपभोक्ताओं के लिए यह तय करना महत्वपूर्ण हो जाता है कि वे क्या खाएं और क्या नहीं खाएं।

वर्ष 2020 की एक नवीनतम आईसीएमआर सर्वेक्षण रिपोर्ट में बताया गया है कि चार में से एक भारतीय अधिक वजन/मोटापे से ग्रस्त हैं। एक सर्वे के अनुसार, शहरी क्षेत्रों में रहने वाले करीब 43 प्रतिशत भारतीय और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में करीब 18 प्रतिशत भारतीय अधिक वजन के हैं।

रा ष्ट्रीय परिवार स्वास्थ्य सर्वेक्षण-5 के अनुसार, लगभग 29 प्रतिशत भारतीयों ने अपना रक्तचाप बढ़ाया है। इसी तरह लगभग 17 प्रतिशत पुरूष वयस्क आबादी और लगभग 15 प्रतिशत वयस्क् महिला मधुमेह से ग्रस्त हैं। यह संख्या बहुत ज्यादा हैऔर इसे नियंत्रित करने की आवश्यकता है। यह महत्वपूर्ण है कि उच्च नमक, चीनी और वसा (एचएसएसएफ) के संदर्भ में क्या खा रहे हैं। यह फ्रंट ऑफ पैक वॉर्निंग लेबल के लिए एक चुनौती है। एक नजर में उपभोक्ताओं को पता चला जाएगा कि क्या खरीदना या क्या नहीं खाना है।

भारतीय खाने में पैकेज्ड खाद्य पदार्थ और फास्ट फूड शामिल है जो कि अधिक प्रसंकृत और अति-प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य पदार्थ हैं। आपकी जानकारी के लिए बता दें कि ये खाद्य उत्पाद्र, नमक, चीनी या वसा की उच्च मात्रा के अलावा प्रसंस्कृत कार्बोहाइ ड्रेट और उच्च रसायनों से युक्त होते हैं और इनमें फाइबर आहार और प्रोटीन की कमी होती है। ये आहार एक तरफ तो अधिक वजन और मोटापे की ओर ले जाते हैं और दूसरी ओर कुपोषण की तरफ धकेलते हैं।  

उपभोक्ताओं की जानकारी के लिए बता दें कि पैक चेतावनी में आमतौर पर समझने में आसानी के लिए रंग और प्रतीक चिन्ह होते हैं। हम भारतीय, नमक, चीनी और संतृप्त वसा की दोगुनी मात्रा का सेवन करते हैं, फिर डब्ल्यूएचओ द्वारा निर्धारित क्या है। 

शाकाहारी और मांसाहारी भोजन को दर्शाने वाले एफएसएसएआई के हरे और लाल निशान का उदाहरण लें और उपभोक्ताओं को सूचित करने में सफल रहे हैं। आज उपभोक्ताओं को जानने की आवश्यकता है कि एफएसएसएआई ने हाल ही में भोजन में फोर्टिफिकेशन (+एफ लोगो) को चिहिन्त करने और जैविक खाद्य (जैविक भारत लोगो के रूप में एक हरे रंग की टिक मार्क) से संबंधित कानून बनाए हैं।

एफओपीएल लेबल का आधार हैजो प्रतीक आधारित लोगो का सुझाव भी देता है, उपभोक्ताओं द्वारा आसानी से पहचानने योग्य और हानिकारक के रूप में पहचाना जा सकता है। कोई गणना या सोच शामिल नहीं है।

विश्व स्तर पर कई देशों ने पहले ही एफओपीएल लेबलिंग प्रणाली को लागू कर दिया है और अध्ययनों से साबित हो गया है कि वे एचएसएसएफ खाद्य पदार्थों की खपत को कम करने में प्रभावी है। भारत अभी एफएसएसएआई उद्योगों और सिविल सोसाइटी परामर्श प्रक्रिया में है जिसमें कंस्यूमर वॉयस भी एक भागीदार है।

Matters of the Heart – Hypertension management

Matters of the Heart – Hypertension management

by | Jan 15, 2023 | campaigns, Hypertension

Matters of the Heart – Hypertension management

Hypertension
Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent non-communicable disease in both developed and developing countries including India. Uncontrolled blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and stroke, and are responsible for one-third of total deaths in India. In India it is estimated that at least one in four adults has hypertension but, only about 12% of them have their blood pressure under control. The latest NFHS 5 data estimated that 21 per cent of females over 15 years have hypertension as opposed to 24 per cent of males in the same age group. Twelve per cent of women and 9 per cent of men say that on two or more occasions they were told by a doctor or health professional that they have hypertension or high blood pressure. Raised blood pressure is among the most important risk factors for CVDs. Moreover, it remains poorly controlled due to low awareness about hypertension, lack of appropriate care through primary care and poor follow up.

Consumer VOICE efforts on Hypertension awareness on social media

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How do you know if you are having hypertension?

Ideally, the normal blood pressure in human beings is 120/80 mm. Hg. A blood pressure of 140/90 mm. Hg. or above is considered high. If blood pressure has been monitored regularly for a week and recorded above 140/90 mm. Hg. on two or more occasions, the person is diagnosed to be hypertensive.

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

The highest of blood pressure will sometimes go unnoticed due to want of symptoms. The only way to know one has high blood pressure is to get it measured. Due to the lack of symptoms, hypertension is also called a silent killer. The symptoms one might experience could include:

  • Headache with or without heaviness of head
  • Fatigue or confusion
  • Vision problems
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Vertigo
  • Blood in the urine
  • Pounding in chest, neck, or ears
  • Loss of balance

How to Maintain Normal Blood Pressure

Absolute Must

Maintain Blood Pressure

Resources on Hypertension

NFHS-5 data on hypertension in india

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Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI)

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India Hypertension Control Initiative Study

The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) a multi-partner initiative conducted a cohort study in 24 IHCI sites in four Indian states — Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana was jointly funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council of Research (ICMR). The aim of the study was to strengthen hypertension or high blood pressure management and control by surveilling and treating patients.

IHCI May 2022 |  Report Highlights

Hypertension Myths and Facts

Hypertension in India – Factsheet

Hypertension

World Hypertension Day – 17 May 2021

Measure your blood pressure, control it, live longer!

Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide, more than one billion people around the world. It is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease and stroke, but also for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and dementia.

Videos on Hypertension

India Hypertension Control Initiative Study The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) a multi-partner initiative conducted a cohort study in 24 IHCI sites in four Indian states — Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana was jointly funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council of Research (ICMR). The aim of the study was to strengthen hypertension or high blood pressure management and control by surveilling and treating patients. The details of the study could be found here.

Consumer VOICE welcomed 2021 with this great decision.  The campaign for the elimination of trans fats in oils has finally seen the light of the tunnel.  After more than a year’s hard work and efforts, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that all edible refined oils, vanaspati, bakery shortening, margarines, vegetable fat spreads and mixed fat spreads may only contain up to 3% trans fats by January 2021 and 2% or less trans fats by January 2022. The move is the first step by FSSAI towards fulfilling its commitments made in 2018 to reduce trans-fats in both edible oils and in all foods.

Videos on Hypertension 

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HYPERTENSION IN NEWS

⇨ Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India: Experts

March 14, 2024 | Bhaskar Live

Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Kidney Day…  Read More

⇨ Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India: Experts

March 14, 2024 | Lokmat Times

Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Kidney Day…  Read More

⇨ Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India: Experts

March 14, 2024 | The Tribune

Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts, ahead of World Kidney Day on March 14…  Read More

⇨ Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India: Experts

March 14, 2024 | National Herald India

Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Kidney Day…  Read More

⇨ World Kidney Day: Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India say experts

March 14, 2024 | National Herald India

About 10 per cent of the Indian population reportedly suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and it is the eighth leading cause of death in India Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts on World Kidney Day.…  Read More

⇨ Media coverage on Hypertension workshop in Lucknow

⇨ Media coverage on Hypertension workshop in Bhopal

 

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Workshop in Delhi-NCR on Food Labeling

Workshop in Delhi-NCR on Food Labeling

by | Dec 31, 2022 | Food Labels

Workshop in Delhi-NCR on Food Labeling

Consumer VOICE, organized a sensitization workshop on Importance of Food Labeling at Dayanand Secondary School, Vivek Vihar along with state partner organisation  Bhartiya Manav Kalyan,Samiti in Dec2022. The workshop aimed at creating awareness among the young students on the importance of food labelling, their right to choose healthy food products and to discuss about impact of non-communicable diseases.

Food Label

An exhaustive presentation on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) was shown to the participant’s. Through this presentation students were briefed on the harmful effects of salt, sugar and fats .Our expert speaker also briefed the students that why reading labels correctly is important for them.

Unhealthy packaged foods are risking the lives of many Indians including teens and children’s as more and more people are falling prey to High BP, diabetes or obesity. Consumption of packaged foods is now almost a part and parcel of life and therefore reading labels is very crucial so that consumers can make an informed choice.

Food Label

Teachers also spoke about NCDs and why we should cut down on unhealthy foods and stressed that the best way to do so is to read the labels properly.

The children were sensitized on the need to understand food labels and the same was demonstrated through examples of food labels on various packaged products. Information on proposed front of pack labelling was also shared.  

The workshop was followed with a question-answer session where students asked some interesting questions like will it help them to reduce weight or will it help them to avoid some non-communicable diseases as they grow up.

We witnessed active participation and enthusiasm among all participants in the workshop. More than 80 students including students, teachers and staff members joined the workshop.

भारत में गैंम चेंजर साबित होते स्वास्थ्य विनियम

Food Labels: The Need and Importance!

by | Dec 22, 2022 | Food Labels

Food Labels: The Need and Importance!

To find the greatest deal, shoppers frequently examine the costs of foods in the grocery store. However, comparing products using the food label can help us decide which option is best for our health. One of the most useful tools available to us as consumers is the food label. For instance, there may be five different varieties of tomato soup available for someone with high blood pressure who needs to control their salt (sodium) intake. Looking at the section of the label that includes nutrition information allows one to quickly and simply compare the sodium amount of each product and select the one with the lowest sodium content.

Today, the majority of goods come with food colouring and preservatives. Kids eat cereal and sip colourful, blue, and green sports drinks. According to research, colour is bad for the body and can even have qualities that can cause cancer. Younger children consume cotton candy and lollipops, which are made entirely of sugar and colour. Reading food labels can assist in selecting the ideal quantity of natural Vitamin A and C, calcium, and iron for children while avoiding junk.

People in India frequently stray from their regular eating habits during the festival season and indulge in binge-eating and unhealthy meals that aren’t typically a part of their diet. While pampering oneself every now and then is appropriate, one must also learn to consciously stay away from things that are detrimental to their health and may result in long-term issues.

As the holiday season proceeds and the New Year gets close, we’ll all indulge in sweets and gift-exchanging. But we also need to be conscious of our wellbeing. On every packaged food item we purchase, we must double-check the packaging and expiration date. However, we also need to take a look at the delicacies’ expiration dates. Traditional milk-based confections, such as gulab jamun, rasgulla, and rasmalai, are commonly made using khoya, chhena, sugar, as well as additional ingredients including maida, flavours, and colours. Sweets, especially those containing dairy products, have a shorter shelf life and are more likely to develop bacteria. Therefore, it is essential to prepare them with cleanliness and sanitation and to consume them prior to the end of their shelf life.

Tips to Eat Healthy

  • In order to be healthy and have a stronger immune system, you should consume adequate fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
  • Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats 
  • Restrict your daily salt intake to less than five grams
  • Reduce your intake of free and added sugars
  • To assist avoid unhealthful weight gain, lower your total fat intake to less than 30% of your overall energy intake 
  • Reduce total trans fats (found in processed foods, fast food, snack food, fried food, frozen pizza, pies, cookies, margarines, and spreads) to less than 1% of total energy intake and replace it with unsaturated fat. By doing so, you can lower your risk of developing non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. 

Food Labelling Can Help Prevent NCDs

Food Labelling Can Help Prevent NCDs

by | Dec 22, 2022 | Food Labels

Food Labelling Can Help Prevent NCDs

India faces equally difficult issues with regard to food, nutrition, and health. About 5.87 million of all fatalities worldwide—or 60% of all deaths—are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including those brought on by eating disorders. The widespread availability of foods with a high caloric density and a high salt, sugar, and saturated fat content is one of the main causes of this. Packaged junk food is responsible for more deaths worldwide, and it is also a major contributor to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer.

One of the most important ways to prevent NCDs is to maintain a healthy diet. Obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and malignancies are examples of chronic non-communicable diseases that can be prevented by eating complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and animal products in moderation and limiting your intake of fats and oils. Consuming a variety of foods helps your body get the nutrients it needs, fights disease and illnesses, gives you energy for daily tasks, and generally enhances your health and well-being.

Front-of-package warning labelling is essential for encouraging healthy lifestyles because it helps customers to quickly, clearly, and effectively identify items that are rich in nutrients of concern connected to NCDs.

Workshop in Gujarat on Food Labelling

Workshop in Gujarat on Food Labelling

by | Nov 12, 2022 | Food Labels

Workshop in Gujarat on Food Labelling

Consumer VOICE organised an interactive workshop with the students on 7th November with the support of our Gujarat State Partner – Rajkot Saher Jilla Grahak Suraksha Mandal at local education institute-(M.J.K College for Girls Students) in Rajkot.

Food Label

The event was organised to sensitize and educate students about food safety and importance of food labels.

Students participated with enthusiasm and keen interest was shown by them in the subject matter. They were sensitized on how food labels can help them to make informed choices.  The participants were also briefed on non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Students were sensitized on how to read food labels correctly and how one should be careful while buying packaged foods. The food labels help one to identify foods which are high in calories, salt, sugar and fats.

The critical nutrients responsible for non-communicable diseases can be attributed to high consumption of salt, sugar and fats. Reading food labels correctly is crucial for making the right choice. Also as per research results reduction in consumption of High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) foods has considerably reduced NCD burden.

During the workshop, the principal of the college also spoke about the need for embracing healthy eating habits among the students. The participants found the session very helpful and also pledged to read the food labels henceforth. Teaching staff also joined the workshop and shared their views.

They were briefed on the harmful critical nutrients of salt, sugar and fats in packaged foods and how non-communicable diseases are a result of high intake of some of these nutrients.

It is therefore important to read food labels carefully to help make the right choice. The need for Front of Pack Warning Labels and possible types were also discussed through a presentation by our partner organisation.

Experts told the audience how food labels are helpful to monitor salt and sugar intakes and to make healthier choices through eating a healthy diet. Consumers can also monitor calories, saturated fats and intake of micronutrients which are helpful in avoiding deficiencies like iron and Vitamin D.

More than 70 students participated in the program which highlighted the importance of food labels. To make them understand about food labels we organised a short demo through food labelling on various food and drinks products.

Students participated with enthusiasm and asked various queries during question –answer session. These queries were addressed by the experts.

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