Sanitary napkins- How many of us do not know about this? We think we all, but is it true??
So my todays post is about Women Hygeine & Health, which is still a serious concern in our country. Lets VOICE this concern our way- but with a Whisper - one of the popular brand for sanitary napkins.
A survey on Women's health under cleanliness campaign in Madhya Pradesh highlighted some shocking facts- (source: www.dainikbhaskar.com)
1. 88% females in the region do not use sanitary napkins
2. 70% of the women suffer from related infections and cant afford a proper treatment & even cant afford napkins too.
3. 1.4 crores new cases of infection registered every year.
4. 30% girls leave school as their menstruation starts.
5. 64% physicians believe that sanitary napkins help prevent cervical cancer.
later M.P - Chief minister announced a campaign where free napkins would be distributed. First phase would start with free distribution via vending machines in school, college and hostels.
This is a bitter reality which WE are not realizing. We being the modern women-educated & aware has the responsibility to train and educate ignorant illiterate women around us.
I don't think we might have even discussed or tried to find the realty behind what poor women in our society are facing in day to day life. So its high time, lets start it from our home; at least with our maids and their girls. Looking into the taboo associated with menstrual cycles in Indian society, our women usually hesitate to even discuss their problems.We need to understand that this concern should have a 'voice' not 'whisper'.