Online calculator claims to reveal if your job is ageing you faster
London: A UK-based skincare clinic, Harley Street Skin, has introduced an online tool designed to assess whether work-related factors contribute to premature ageing.
Named the "Ageing Jobs Index," the calculator evaluates the impact of stress levels, working conditions, shift patterns, and physical activity on ageing. The clinic claims the tool is based on research from Harvard University, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other institutions.
Users must answer questions about their work habits, including hours spent sitting, stress levels, and exposure to harsh environments or chemicals. The calculator then generates a score out of 100, indicating the level of work-induced ageing.
Below 40: Minor ageing, with mild signs such as fine lines or wrinkles.
40 to 60: Moderate ageing, with deeper wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
80 to 100: Extreme ageing, with risks including grey hair, frown lines, sagging skin, dark circles, and sun spots.
The clinic highlights workplace habits that contribute to premature ageing, such as prolonged screen time, excessive working hours, and sun exposure. Chronic stress is also linked to increased signs of ageing.
To counteract these effects, Harley Street Skin recommends adopting healthier work habits, including maintaining a consistent schedule, prioritising sleep, reducing screen time, managing stress, staying hydrated, eating a nutritious diet, and using sunscreen for outdoor workers.
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Maharashtra sets up state vaccination task force to strengthen immunisation programme
Mumbai (PTI): The Maharashtra government has set up a State Vaccination Task Force to strengthen the regular immunisation programme and review the progress of related campaigns, a health department official said on Monday.
The State Vaccination Task Force will comprise at least 29 members and will be headed by the administrative head of the health department, he informed.
The government has also constituted separate district-level and municipal vaccination task forces to improve implementation and address challenges at the grassroots level, he said.
Municipal task forces, chaired by respective civic commissioners, have been constituted in view of the vast urban population in Maharashtra and the role of civic bodies in implementing different health programmes.
The district-level task forces will function under the chairmanship of collectors.
"Complete immunisation of children at the appropriate age is an extremely simple, cost-effective and highly effective measure to reduce child mortality and the prevalence of diseases among kids. Immunisation is a powerful tool for reducing illness in children," maintained the official.
To ensure full vaccination of all children, the state government implements various campaigns from time to time as per the central government guidelines, he pointed out.
"Active participation and cooperation of other relevant government departments are essential (in making these campaigns successful)," according to the official.
The state-level body will review the regular immunisation programme, associated campaigns and vaccine-preventable diseases in detail. It will also conduct focused assessments of high-risk districts and municipal corporations, including vacancies at district, municipal and sub-district levels, availability of cold chain equipment, resource gaps and training requirements, he noted.
The state task force will review allocation and utilisation of funds for immunisation and ensure timely action by officers concerned based on reports from district and municipal task forces and state-level monitoring mechanisms, the official said.
It will also ensure active coordination and participation of other government departments in immunisation drives, while district and municipal task forces will carry out similar functions at their respective levels, the official added.
