Nowadays, Healthcare is a topic that holds great interest for many young people of Generation Z. Not only do they possess strong personalities and a strong sense of self, but they are also adept at catching and creating trends, shaping modern lifestyles. In light of World Health Day on April 7, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to spread the meaningful message of "My Health, My Right" to everyone, particularly the young individuals of Generation Z.

The key massage: "My Health, My Right"

The key message "My Health, My Right" highlights the current serious threats faced by millions of people around the world regarding their health rights. Numerous unfamiliar epidemics continue to emerge, natural disasters occur with increasing frequency, resulting in disability and death. Ongoing conflicts devastate the lives of many families, causing death, suffering, hunger, and psychological distress. Additionally, the burning of fossil fuels is having a terrible impact on the global climate, leading to an estimated loss of one life every five seconds worldwide.

While at least 140 countries acknowledge health as a human right in their constitutions, many nations still lack the necessary laws to ensure access to healthcare services for their citizens. As of 2021, over 4.5 billion people, accounting for more than half of the global population, do not have access to adequate essential health services.

World Health Day serves as an inspiration for humanity to unite and create a global health campaign. In an environment heavily polluted, new diseases are emerging, and cases of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and strokes are rapidly increasing, even among younger individuals. The WHO aims to convey the message of "My Health, My Right" to emphasize the protection of human rights. Every individual has the right to access healthcare, education, and information services, as well as clean water, fresh air, adequate nutrition, and quality housing. They should work in favorable environmental conditions and be free from discrimination.

Increasing dangerous diseases in generation Z

Among Generation Z, many dangerous diseases are on the rise. Society is experiencing rapid development alongside positive changes in the mindset and working styles of this young generation, always eager to adapt to the latest trends. However, in their busy lives, they often unintentionally neglect their own health. Sedentary lifestyles, lack of exercise, chronic stress, excessive consumption of stimulants and fast food, and irregular sleep patterns are contributing factors to the increasingly younger age at which people develop these diseases.

There are various reasons for the surge in dangerous diseases among Generation Z. Unhealthy lifestyles, lack of physical activity, imbalanced diets, irregular health check-ups, and other factors such as living environments and conditions play a role. Urbanization and globalization have led to a continued increase in non-communicable diseases. Obesity and diabetes are largely a result of unbalanced nutrition, excessive salt intake, and insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the subjective mindset among many members of Generation Z that a healthy body does not require regular health check-ups leads to missed opportunities for early disease detection.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that air pollution is responsible for approximately one-fourth of deaths related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. Prolonged exposure to pollution sources like fine dust and exhaust emissions can increase the risk of these diseases by 10-20%. Furthermore, statistics indicate that up to 44.3% of individuals aged 25-74 in urban areas suffer from hypercholesterolemia, with this rate increasing with age.

My Health My Right – New health trend for Z generation

"My Health, My Right" is a message that WHO aims to spread, emphasizing the right to a healthy life and access to medical services. This will be a new trend for young individuals of Generation Z in 2024. It is crucial to raise awareness about personal health and recognize the right to a healthy life so that nobody is left behind. Taking proactive measures to prevent diseases, adopting a healthy lifestyle that safeguards both physical and mental well-being is essential. In particular, Generation Z must develop the habit of planning and investing in their health without fear, enabling them to actively manage their health condition and respond promptly when necessary.