School Health Week and National Obesity Week in South Africa
School Health Week and National Obesity Week in South Africa is held on October 15. This event in the second decade of the month October is annual. 
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Obesity is defined as excessive body fat and may also be regarded as a chronic and fatal disease since it contributes to causes of heart attack, cancer, arthritis and psychological problems. National Obesity Week is commemorated to increase awareness about the impact of obesity in the lives of South Africans.
Schools and parents need to promote healthy eating habits as well as an active lifestyle. It is important that children receive good vitamins and minerals that can be found in the healthy food that they eat. It is important that you take your child for regular visits to the doctor, where a full examination can take place.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
National Case Manager Week in South Africa on October 14
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Breast Health Day in Europe on October 15
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Pharmacy Technician Day on October 15 (PTDay was first endorsed by Pharmacy Technician Educators Association, American Association of Pharmacy Technicians, Inc. – AAPT and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board in 2015. It has been observed the third Tuesday in October since 1991);
National Day for Persons with Disabilities in Bolivia on October 15
World Spine Day on October 16
National Day of Fight against Obesity in Argentina on October 16 (Held on the third Wednesday in October)