Creating Awareness on the Health Consequences of Consuming Sugary Soft Drinks at Jaffna Kokuvil Hindu College

The objective of this field health programme was to improve knowledge regarding the health hazards of soft drinks and to create awareness about the benefits of consuming water or natural fruit juice among schoolchildren.

Medical students conducted a presentation at the Subramaniam Hall and also facilitated a drama programme on the perils of sugary drink consumption in which the grade 7 students participated. At the end of the programme, medical students distributed a questionnaire to assess the children’s level of knowledge on which they performed well.

Group students: Abdul Kuthoos Sarunjsun, B. H. S. N. Perera, G. D. D. K. Sarathchandra, H. M. S. T. C. Herath, I. U. C. Gamage, J. Nitharshan, K. Mohanabthan, K. Lesikan , L. Rishmee, L. B. D Thathsarani, M. H. Jayawardana, N. Thamilinban

Supervisor: Dr. S. Kumaran

Time duration: 14th June 2023 – 08th December 2023

Place: Jaffna/Kokuvil Hindu College