UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the World Health Day with a strong call for stepping up global efforts to stop the rise in diabetes and improve the lives of those living with this dangerous but preventable and treatable disease.
Diabetes is currently responsible for about 1.5 million deaths a year.
In her video message, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said the agency decided to devote
this year's World Health Day to diabetes for many reasons. “The prevalence of diabetes is alarming and is rapidly getting worse. This is a worrying worldwide trend,” she said, calling for healthier lifestyles.
Make healthier life choices. Eat right and exercise regularly to live a longer, more fulfilling life.
Happy #WorldHealthDay!
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