Viana do Castelo will host the 2023 edition of Festa da Saúde from June 30 to July 2. This is an initiative promoted by SPMI – Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina Interna, with the support of the Medical Service of the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho and the Municipality of Viana do Castelo.
“The riverside district of Viana do Castelo will be honored to host the fifth edition of the only free, non-profit event in Portugal that brings together the music scene, culture, sports, food, disease prevention and health promotion,” says Diana Guerra, an internist and event organizer.
According to a World Health Organization report, many chronic diseases can be prevented, which are 80% of cases of coronary artery disease, strokes and diabetes in adults, and 40% of cancer cases. stresses d. Aníbal Marinho, Director of the Critical Care Service at CHUdSA and Coordinator of the Clinical Nutrition Core at SPMI.
“This is a unique opportunity for visitors, with three days with many shows conducted by SPMI study groups, sports, cultural experiences, gastronomic and wellness experiences, from concerts, gym classes, water sports, cooking demonstrations and workshops, through which residents can Closely connected to the health professionals who provide them with care every day, as well as the artists, athletes and celebrity chefs, who promise to make health as a basic good closer, more accessible and inclusive.”
This is also a unique opportunity for them to understand the impact of malnutrition on their quality of life. We speak in particular of elderly patients and their caregivers. During aging, psychological and physiological changes occur, as well as increased susceptibility to chronic diseases and multiple medications, which are factors that lead to an increased risk of malnutrition in the elderly. Because it is a slow process and doctors often do not give it due importance, this disease is often not diagnosed, often with late treatment intervention, with very important effects on the citizen’s quality of life.
After Lisbon, Porto, Viseu and Aveiro, the Festa da Saúde in 2023 arrives in Viana do Castelo, with two days of great entertainment. SPMI’s goal is to motivate the population towards healthy living habits, share information to prevent disease, and promote health literacy. Live longer, with a quality of life – the challenge that the Festa da Saúde will present to everyone who accepts the invitation to go to Viana do Castelo during these days.
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