In connection the Brain Tumor Day observed globally on 8 of June, today’s morning show Healthy Show was held. The day aims to cultivate awareness among the masses about various aspects that lead to serious mental disorder.
To discus and to impart information about the topic, Agha Khan University’s Neurosurgeon consultant, Dr. Muhammad Ehsan Bari. was called at the show.
He talked on the show that how various factors like diet of a person, smoking and genetic factors increase the risks of falling prey to the disease. The neurosurgeon said that radiations emitted through electric appliances and especially through the mobile phones stand as one of the chief causes of brain tumor, as they greatly distract the working of brain and affect one’s attention. He said this proves harmful for the brain nerves. He said that over-hanging cables are also source of transmitting the rays into our heads.
It was also said that tumor in any part of the body can give rise to brain as the brain is linked to the whole body.
The Healthy morning Show is hosted by Dr. Rafia Rafiq from Monday to Friday. The show timing is from 9 am till 11:30 am.