Explain the term reproductive health. What should we do to maintain reproductive health?

The state of physical, mental and social wellbeing of an individual is regarded as an individual’s health. A healthy person is free from disease, tension and anxiety. Reproductive health refers to a state of physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system, at all stages of life.

We should take following measures to maintain reproductive health:

• To have a balanced diet: As far as practicable, we should have a balanced diet, i.e., a diet containing proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and minerals. We can have our food which contain these nutrients.
• To take physical exercise: We should take physical exercise like morning walk, running, etc., daily.
• To maintain personal hygiene: We should maintain personal hygiene to stay fit and healthy. We should wash our body especially pubic region, armpit, etc., properly.

Avoid harmful drugs: We should avoid taking harmful drugs and alcohol.