Life

People exercise at a park in HCM City. Health experts recommend that people carefully watch what they eat, be physically active, avoid the use of tobacco and alcohol, and lower stress levels. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Although average life expectancy has increased, the number of cases of non-infectious disease among Vietnamese has risen, said Dr Nguyen Thi Kim Tien , head of the Department of Health Protection and Care of Central Officials. Tien spoke at an annual national workshop on health and longevity held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 8. The average life expectancy of Vietnamese is 73.6 compared to 68.6 in 1999, according to the population census in 2019. However, Vietnamese women are ill an average of a total of 11 years, compared to eight years for men, she said. “Non-infectious chronic diseases are the number one killer today, with more than 70 percent of deaths coming from cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes,” she noted. The number of cases increase significantly from the age of 40 due to aging, inadequate nutrition, high consumption of tobacco and alcohol, stress, and other factors. “The number in Vietnam has reached alarming levels,” she said, adding that “how we age depends hugely on how we behave.” She said that people should carefully watch what they eat, be physically active, avoid the use of tobacco and alcohol, and lower stress levels. “You should listen to your body and see a doctor as soon as possible if ill because early detection is important in treatment, reducing mortality and improving quality of life,” she said. Aging population In 2011, Vietnam began to enter the period of an aging population and is one of the countries with the fastest aging rates in the world. In 2017, the number of people 60 years and older accounted for 11.9 percent of the total population. This group will account for about 21 million people by 2038, or 20 percent of the population. The number will reach 27 million or 25 …

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While running for exercise in Cua Viet beach on April 3, three eight graders Tran Viet Ton, Nguyen Vinh An and Bui Truong Giang discovered that five tenth grade students nearly drown. The three students are honored for their heroic efforts in rescuing friends (Photo: SGGP) Without reluctant, three eight graders jumped into the sea in an effort to save two of five people. One of student in five man saved his two girlfriends. Unfortunately, one student was swept away and the body has been found later. Head of the Gio Linh District Education Bureau Nguyen Van Nghe said that the education sector is proud of these brave students. the sector will teach swimming lessons because drowning is still one of the most common causes of accidental death in children, so being able to swim is an essential life-saving skill. By Nguyen Hoang - Translated by Anh Quan …

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During an Arria-formula online meeting of the UN Security Council member states which was co-chaired by the U.K., the U.S., Estonia, France, Ireland and Norway on April 9, Ambassador Quy urged supporting the role of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General on Myanmar and creating favourable conditions for the envoy's working trip to Myanmar. He stressed the top priority to ensuring life, security and safety of all, and unobstructed humanitarian aid to those in need of help, especially vulnerable groups in society. He called on parties concerned in Myamar to refrain from violent acts, conduct dialogues and reconciliation acccording to will and aspirations of the people, for the sake of peace and stability in the region. Quy affirmed that Myanmar is a member state of the ASEAN family and the bloc is ready to help the country in a constructive and peaceful manner via related mechanisms. ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, has been working with parties concerned in Myanmar to promote dialogue and seek solutions to the issue, he said. He also called on the international community to support ASEAN’s efforts and stance, and wished that discussions at the UN and relevant important issues need consultations with ASEAN member countries and others in the region. Rapporteurs at the event expressed concern over the current situation in Myanmar and warned of the risks of economic, food and health crises as well as a civil war. Many opinions called for refraining from violence and preventing tension escalation, while proposing to settle differences and disputes via dialogue and reconciliation that meet Myanmar people’s aspirations. Arria-formula meeting is an informal meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss important and emerging issues with the participation of countries in and outside the UNSC as well as related organisations. Source: VNA …

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