Marathon to create awareness on non-communicable diseases held

Oct 21, 2013, 02.43AM IST TNN



TRICHY: In an attempt to increase the awareness among people on non-communicable diseases (NCD), a mini-marathon was organised by the KAPV Government Medical College along with its students and medical fraternity.

People from all age groups including doctors participated in the mini-marathon that was flagged off by Dr M A Aleem, vice-principal and neurologist at the medical college. The mini-marathon that began from the medical college went through Aristo Roundabout, Central Bus Stand, Vestry School, collector's office and reached the medical college. Over 500 people took part in the run that started on Sunday morning. Prizes were also distributed to the winners. Talking to TOI while flagging off the marathon, Dr MA Aleem, said NCDs such as cardiac diseases, cancer, kidney and hyper-tension are on the rise these days. Due to the change in lifestyle, the food habits and the lack of exercise are making them prone to such kind of diseases. Hence, people must be made aware about them, he added. Meanwhile, breast cancer awareness was also conducted in the city by the Vishwanathan Speciality hospital at three locations. The breast cancer association, along with the private hospital conducted the awareness run, which was flagged off by the collector and the director general of police Amalraj. The awareness run ended at Anna Stadium.