Remarks of the Director of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau at the Opening of the Photo Exhibit Commemorating "Wellness Week in The Americas". Dr. Mirta Roses Periago
Inauguración de la Exposición Fotográfica en conmemoración de la "Semana del bienestar en las américas". Dra. Mirta Roses Periago
Inauguração de exposição fotográfica comemorando a "Semana do Bem-Estar nas Américas". Dra. Mirta Roses Periago
Inauguration de l'exposition Photographique en Commemoration de la « Semaine du Bien-Etre dans les Ameriques ». Dr Mirta Roses Periago
Abstract
"Achieving health for all is a dream we all share, and the beauty of it is that we
can all help make it happen. High-level political and government policymakers, like
those who could not honor us with their presence today, can do it, and so can academic
research institutions and think-tanks, such as the World Economic Forum, so well
represented here by Eva, and others, both in this city and in our countries. And of
course, so can public health workers and professionals.
Nevertheless, certain challenges must be taken up by all sectors of government
and society as a whole. The silent epidemic of noncommunicable diseases, which has
devastating health, economic, and social impacts, is a challenge that can only be met by
a concerted effort. Effective public policies are needed, but we must also be willing to
make lifestyle changes essential for preventing these diseases, as well as to participate
in the collective effort as members of the community...As the photos in the exhibit show, we can all follow their lead. We can all take an
active part in the work of preventing diseases and mitigating the impact of this silent
epidemic. These beautiful pictures show us people from the Americas of different ages
and conditions and from different contexts and places who are asking for and
appreciate the opportunities they are offered to adopt healthy habits, eat right, and
exercise. Let’s enjoy this exhibit, intensely promote these good examples, and devote
our creativity and energies to Wellness Week in the Americas, this year and every year!"
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