Kingdom marks World Health Day

RIYADH, 7 April — The Kingdom is participating in the World Health Day being observed today. A statement issued by the Ministry of Health on the occasion noted that social and economic progress during the past three decades has greatly influenced people’s lifestyle and food habits. This has resulted in the disappearance of many chronic ailments, but new diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure and obesity are on the rise, the statement said. It added that the ministry is launching a campaign to enlighten the public on the chronic diseases and ways to prevent them.