Eating, even in class - meals and snacks have to be taken at regular intervals

Eating, even in class - meals and snacks have to be taken at regular intervals

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Farkas, Tibor, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Child
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
Interior view of a classroom: a young boy is sitting at a desk working on an inclass assignment; he is also eating a snack. Verso: A full life despite diabetes. World Health Day. 7 April 1971. World Health Day marks the anniversary of the coming into force of the constitution of the World Health Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of insulin. In the happy atmosphere of the Institution for young diabetes sufferers at Hinrichssegen, Bavaria, it is difficult to believe that these boys are all afflicted with an incurable disease. Yet they themselves are perfectly aware of it and know that ther are there to learn how to live with the disease and how to treat themselves while attending school and leading as active and normal lives as possible. The young diabetes sufferer has a tough time but, at Hinrichssegem, he goes through severe apprenticeship under almost ideal conditions, learning to be responsible for his own treatment and to live an independent life. The doctor and the medical team help in this process of education and quickly gain the child's full confidence. This constant contact and mutual understanding between boy and doctor ensures that the treatment is effective and leads the boy towards a full and normal life. Thanks to institutions like that of Hinrichssegen, young diabetes sufferers can enjoy liberty, independence and friendship with their fellows, and become well equipped to face their future. Eating, even in class - meals and snacks have to be taken at regular intervals. WHO/15049.
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Copyright Information:
d World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437100 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013830
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437100