Question

Would you associate all or some of these pictures with ‘health’? In what ways? Discuss in groups.

Answer 1

Many of these pictures relate to health, although in various ways.

• The image of women bringing water highlights the importance of clean drinking water to prevent illness.
• As shown by the mobile health van and the doctor injecting, rural and remote areas are being targeted for vaccinations and treatments.
• The surgery image symbolizes high-tech medical care.
• However, the slums lack clean water, sanitation, and food, which can cause health problems.
• Playing kids move, which is healthy.
• The fruit merchant stresses the importance of good eating.
• The graveyard may symbolize poor health care or illness; hence, it is indirectly related to health.

These images demonstrate how clean water, medical treatment, cleanliness, nutrition, and living conditions may improve health.