Fitness First – Design a Holistic Wellness Centre
Registration date:
2020-10-26
Submission date:
2020-11-10
Description
PREMISE
Having tripled globally and increased almost five times in children and adolescents, since 1975, Obesity has now become a global phenomenon, affecting people of all ages, from all social groups in both developed and developing countries.Its predominance, increasing at an alarming rate, obesity today is responsible for 8% of global deaths.Followed by a long list of myths and constantly being misunderstood, how can we stop the blame game and re-evaluate our approach in addressing this complex, global health problem? How can we respond to this global health crisis?
CHALLENGE
How can we bridge the gap between community and well being?As a solution, how can this be community-focused, inclusive, and age-appropriate? Does the fact that most lifestyle diseases including obesity, lack a specific prerequisite, but is rather reflective of the way we live, mean that we start as young as possible?How far would create and expanding awareness and guidance work as a solution to growing health concerns? How can it be made accessible and wholesome?
Design challenge: Develop a solution for a Center of Wellness, a space that encourages, simplifies, informs, and guides holistic community health.
Having tripled globally and increased almost five times in children and adolescents, since 1975, Obesity has now become a global phenomenon, affecting people of all ages, from all social groups in both developed and developing countries.Its predominance, increasing at an alarming rate, obesity today is responsible for 8% of global deaths.Followed by a long list of myths and constantly being misunderstood, how can we stop the blame game and re-evaluate our approach in addressing this complex, global health problem? How can we respond to this global health crisis?
CHALLENGE
How can we bridge the gap between community and well being?As a solution, how can this be community-focused, inclusive, and age-appropriate? Does the fact that most lifestyle diseases including obesity, lack a specific prerequisite, but is rather reflective of the way we live, mean that we start as young as possible?How far would create and expanding awareness and guidance work as a solution to growing health concerns? How can it be made accessible and wholesome?
Design challenge: Develop a solution for a Center of Wellness, a space that encourages, simplifies, informs, and guides holistic community health.
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