Milan, March 7. (Adnkronos Health) — «We return to talk about prevention», of its crucial role, «with the launch of toll-free numbers of public utility on the occasion of the four days of public health that are celebrated this month and which concern the 9 the kidney, the 14 the heart, the 22 ophthalmology and the 28 endometriosis». These are «important tools. We must give publicity through the media, social channels, but also through word of mouth, raising awareness among family and friends».This is the invitation launched by the Minister of Health, Orazio Schillaci, today in Rome in his speech at the presentation of the toll-free numbers of public utility attributed to the scientific societies Sin (nephrology), Sigo (gynecology and obstetrics), Anmco (hospital cardiology) and Soi (ophthalmology), accredited by the Ministry of Health and affiliated to the Federation of Italian scientific medical societies (Fism).
«Informing citizens adequately about correct lifestyles is important — reiterated Schillaci — Often people do not have in-depth knowledge on these issues, sometimes there can also be mistrust or lack of attention to the care of their health. Thanks to the toll-free numbers of public utility, to the availability of the system of scientific societies, citizens will be able to make use of an additional tool to get answers and support on issues related to nephrology, cardiology, ophthalmology and endometriosis. And it is important that we talk about it and that we give it publicity».
«Sometimes it takes little — underlined the minister — even a routine examination such as the detection of blood pressure, a urine test, to receive an alert and intercept any pathologies in time. We do not give up taking care of our state of health and psychophysical well-being».
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