What is a Healthy Lifestyle?
According to the UN Declaration on Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care, and the necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstance beyond his control.”
Responsible Verses Irresponsible Behaviour
| Irresponsible behaviour that threatens your lifestyle: | Ways you can be responsible: |
|---|---|
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Human Trafficking Unprotected sex Alcoholism Domestic Violence Child abuse Multiple partnerships Not using a treated mosquito net Not taking your ARVs and medicine correctly Pollution/littering Drug abuse Not getting tested for HIV/AIDS |
Use a condom Know your status Protect the rights of others Take pride in your cultural heritage Support small business Fight Discrimination Minimize alcohol abuse Avoid drugs Stay faithful to one partner Understand your risks and vulnerabilities to human trafficking Make sure your friends and family know where you are and who you are going with Get tested for HIV/AIDS Support one another’s right to universal access and a healthier lifestyle |