Philanthropy and generosity.....

Today India has second highest billionaire in the world. Since 2000 the elite group has grown average of 11% annually. Between 2006 - 2007, the number of wealthy Indians surged by 23%, which is the highest growth rate in the world. But shockingly rich Indians are not generous enough.....according to  Mr Arpan Seth, Partner,  " Bain & company ", the wealthiest Indians have the lowest level of giving that is only 1.6% of their household income for philanthropy. The High & middle class donates 2.1% and 1.9% simultaneously. The percentage of Indian GDP that is spent for philanthropy is only 0.6. But we hope as the Indians became 2nd highest billionaire in one decade & the way a largest numbers of people have joined the anti-corruption campaign, in that same way, the philanthropic hearts also have started throbbing increasingly by the time. We are sure this change will be reflected in our upcoming campaign & projects for underprivileged. 

Healthcare Tips for Aged.....

Most of the AGED people suffer from some common ailments like Blood Pressure, Heart Problem & Stroke, Arthritis, Osteoporosis (weak bones), Eye, Kidney & Skin diseases, Tuberculosis, Bronchitis & Pneumonia, Prostate enlargement, Diabetes, Cancer and Mental illness etc. Here are some tips to keep these ailments at bay:- 1. Have regular physical ( like min 30 minutes walking everyday, gardening & yoga etc ) and intellectual exercises. 2. Have adequate sleep ( min 6-7 hrs/day ). 3. Maintain appropriate weight. 4. Avoid loneliness. 5. Take recommended amount of calcium & vitamin D daily. 6. Avoid smoking & excessive alcohol. 7. Have adequate fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables & milk etc. 8. Have a low salt intake. 9. Have a lot of water. 10. Avoid taking rich food like sweets, high stuffed & fried. 11. Take foods rich in antioxidants - green tea, citrus fruits like orange & pomegranate, spinach, broccoli and egg yolk etc. Besides these, some herbal practices are also very effective - a) Take 1-2 cloves of raw garlic (Alli um sativum) everyday to keep blood pressure & cholesterol in control, to fight against cough & cold, to protect colon & stomach from cancer etc. b) Take tomatoes for lowering cholesterol, B. P. and preventing cancer. c) Take Am la ( Phyllanthus umbilicus ) for digestion, to reduce blood sugar, to erase age spot & it is a potent liver cleanser too. d) Take regularly Papaya ( Cari ca papaya ) which boosts up immune system, supports cardiovascular system, prevents cataract formation, helps with nausea & constipation, it is also very affective in pancreas inflammation, gall bladder problem, psoriasis & vaginal diseases etc. Moreover Tulsi ( Holy basil ) is very useful in cough & cold even in controlling H1N1 Virus infection and Ashwagandha ( withania somnifera ), also known as winter cherry is very effective in Osteoarthritis, Type -2 diabetes, Tuberculosis & cancer etc. So with all these easy tips one can lead a very healthy & joy full ride in elderly age.

Care for Aged...

It is very essential to take care of health, shelter & other basic need of lonely aged people of our society. An estimated 90 million people are elderly in our country. 90% are from unorganised sector with no social security and 73% are illiterate & dependent on physical labour. 11% of India's elderly live alone or with non-relatives. Even if they live together the elderly are overwhelmed by the new concepts of time & space. The most isolated & lonely people are over 75, particularly older women, those who are widowed & those living alone. By 2025, it is estimated that 25% of those over 60 & 40% of those over 75 are likely to be living alone. So we should come forward to serve them in their lonely & last stage of life. Sswct has its own project to build  multi-facility aged homes in our country. We need generous help of land & financial donation from the numerous philanthropic people of our nation. Our first project is nearby Westarn suberb of Mumbai. All philanthropic people are welcome to make a healthy place for our elderly.

Blood donation

Nothing is comparable to the preciousness of human blood. Blood is required for treatment of accidental injuries, burns, various types of surgical operations, diseases like Hemorrhagic, Anaemia, Leukaemia, Thalassemias & Haemolytic ailments. Unavailability of blood may cost lives. Hence importance of blood  donation is tremendous. This is the greatest gift one can give to the fellow humans. Voluntary blood donations are savior of mankind. The 1st of October is observed as National Voluntary Blood Donation Day every year. Fear of needless, pains, sight of blood, future weakness, objection from elders, ignorance & illiteracy etc are all reasons for many people who are hesitant in donating blood. All these myths & misconceptions are to be removed. Blood collected from voluntary donors are stored at blood banks & it be readily made available to needed patients on replacement basis. All units of blood collected are tested for malaria, hepatitis B & C, VDRL & HIV. A blood donor has to meet the following criteria :- AGE- between 18 - 60 yrs,  Body Weight - 45 kg & above, Pulse Rate - 60-100/min & regular, Blood Pressure - Systolic 100 - 140, Diastolic 70 - 100. Haemoglobin - Minimum 12.5 gm/100 ml of blood, Oral Temperature - Not exceeding 37.5OC. A person who is not feeling well, anaemic, pregnant or breast feeding, has heart disease, high or low B P, diabetes, taking antibiotics, immunised with live vaccines, being treated for malaria during last 3 months, received blood during the preceding 3 months, had major operations during last 6 months should not donate blood. A person can donate blood 168 times during his 18 - 60 yrs. Males & Females can donate blood for every 3 & 4 months respectively. All donated blood is recuperated within 21 days. Blood donation is a social responsibility. Today's donor may be tomorrow's recipient. Donate Blood save lives. 

Tobacco and Oral cancer....

Oral cancer due to use of tobacco is the leading cause of cancer related death among Indian men. About 2000 deaths a day in India is tobacco related. According to GA TS India findings in 2010, current tobacco use in any form in India is as follows :- 34.6% of adults ; 47.9% of males & 20.3% of females. 11.9% of teens aged 13 - 15 use tobacco products other than cigarettes. Everyday 5,500 children & adolescents below the age of 18 take to using tobacco products. Every two seconds, one Indian child tries tobacco for the first time. Around twenty thousands in one lakh individuals in India suffer from oral cancer. 90% of oral cancer attributed to chewing tobacco & supari. The most common sites of the oral cancer are the tongue & the floor of the mouth. The other common sites are buccal vestibule, buccal mucosa & gingiva etc. Cancer of buccal - pharyngeal mucosa is common in smokers. 50% of oral cancer patients die within 12 months of diagnosis. A small proportion of patients get cured but live with severe disability. So it is advisable to stay away from tobacco to lead a healthy life.

Anaemia

There are several different types of anaemia but anaemia due to iron deficiency is the most common & widespread nutritional disorder in the world. Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when there is a reduced number of red blood cells because the body does not have enough iron to produce them. The numbers are staggering, 2 billion people - over 30% of the World's population - are anaemic. In developing countries every 2nd pregnant woman & about 40% of preschool children are estimated to be anaemic. It is also aggravated in many countries by worm infections, malaria, other infectious diseases such as HIV & tuberculosis etc.The main symptoms are tiredness, lethargy, breathlessness etc but the major health consequences include poor pregnancy outcome, impaired physical & cognitive development, increased risk of morbidity in children & reduced work productivity in adults, bringing serious economic consequences & obstacles to national development. So this problem should be managed properly & seriously.

Homeless people.......

In 2005, an estimated 100 million people worldwide were homeless. Major causes & reasons for homelessness as documented by many reports & studies include unavailability of employment opportunities, poverty, lack of accessible health care, abuse by Govt or by other people with power, war, mental disorder, disability, social exclusion, domestic violence, relationship breakdown, prison release and disaster etc. Poor urban housing conditions are a global problem but condition is the worst in developing countries. Habitat says that today 600 million live in life & health threatening home in Asia, Africa & Latin America. By 2015 the ten largest cities of homeless people will be from these regions only. The only city in a developed country that will be in the top ten is Tokyo, Japan - 28.7 million. Mumbai will be in top nine in developing countries with the population of homeless people approx 27.4 million. We have to go a long way in the service of those homeless people in respect of their health, education and rehabilitation etc.

Save the future.

There are lot of afford have to be taken to save the future of our country. Till today we are struggling with approx 11 million children living on the streets due to poverty & parental abuse etc. Around 18 million children are orphans, a major cause is HIV infection. Out of 2.4 million of HIV positive people, 0.6 million children are HIV positive. Each year approx. 23000 children are infected by HIV virus. 19% children work as domestic help and one of four girl is sexually abused before the age of four. Only 44% children get education whereas 15% reach high school and 7% graduate. Now it is a big issue to take care of their health,sanitation and education for brighter future of our nation.

Poverty, Malnutrition and children mortality etc....

Poverty,malnutrition,children mortality,health,education etc are still a very grave concern for India. Out of 1.2 billion population of the country, poverty is approx. 1/3 of the world population. One of every three people is illiterate.Infant mortality rate is 5.231%.  Out of 0.4 billion population of children,27% children are malnourished and 9.5% die before the age of five years.