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Health, Medicine & Risky Trends: What Students Need to Know

Health, Medicine & Risky Trends: What Students Need to Know 👌

Kyiv Medical University organizes educational initiatives to help young people make informed health decisions. During a workshop at the III General Secondary School in Dąbrowa Górnicza, students from firefighting, police, and emergency medical classes participated in hands-on activities and discussions.

What Was in the Program?

🔹 Healthy Eating: Myths vs. Facts – Understanding how sugar affects the body, its role in metabolism, and the risks of excessive consumption. Some students even tested their blood glucose levels.

🔹 Surgical Basics – Participants got hands-on experience performing basic surgical procedures using professional tools while following aseptic techniques.

🔹 Lecture & Discussion: «Trends That Can Cost Your Health – The Truth About Vapes and Cannabis» – Science-based facts about the effects of vaping and cannabinoids on the body, legal aspects of medical marijuana use, and debunking common myths.

By combining scientific knowledge, practical experience, and open discussions, students developed critical thinking skills and gained a deeper understanding of real health risks.

KMU aims to raise awareness and empower the next generation to make responsible choices about their health and future!