Health Awareness Activities Promote Prevention Awareness and Healthy Lifestyles in Youth Centers in Irbid
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Several youth centers in Irbid Governorate implemented a series of health awareness activities and sessions on Saturday, addressing topics such as environmental health, cancer prevention, the dangers of smoking, and the importance of personal hygiene, with the participation of young men and women affiliated with the centers, in cooperation with a number of related community institutions and entities.
At the Kafr Al-Maa Youth and Girls Center, an interactive awareness session was held as part of the 'Healthy Environment Against Cancer' campaign, in cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, with the participation of 15 young women, presented by the health educator Osama Al-Khateeb, and addressed the reality of cancer in Jordan and the world, the relationship between climate change and health, in addition to the healthy and environmental practices that contribute to prevention and reducing risk factors, and the importance of avoiding smoking, following a healthy diet, and preserving the environment.
At the Wasatiya Youth and Girls Center, a health awareness session titled 'Dangers and Risks of Smoking' was held, in cooperation with the Binaqdar Volunteer Team, with the participation of 25 young men aged 12–16, presented by the volunteer Ghidaa Al-Azzaam. The session covered the concept of smoking and its forms, the harmful substances in tobacco products, its effects on health and physical fitness, in addition to the risks of passive smoking and smoking at an early age, the importance of resisting social pressures and making healthy decisions, and the role of the family, community, and youth centers in promoting preventive behaviors.
The Tayiba Girls Center also implemented an awareness activity titled 'My Cleanliness is the Secret of My Health and Confidence', in cooperation with the Tayiba Community Health Committee, with the participation of 15 young women aged 15–18, presented by the lecturer Majeda Hijaazinah, and supervised by the center's president Alaa Adharbah. The activity focused on the importance of personal hygiene and its role in maintaining health and preventing diseases, in addition to its impact on enhancing self-confidence and establishing healthy habits in daily life.
These activities come as part of the efforts of youth centers to promote health and preventive awareness among young men and women, encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors, provide a safe and interactive youth environment, and enhance partnership with related community institutions and teams.
