Mysuru, Feb. 2 -- With lifestyle diseases and health risks increasing in alarming proportions due to changing food habits, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Health Department should take on this challenge by ensuring the health of the entire community and betterment of life.

He was speaking after inaugurating the first State-level Community Health Officers' convention organised by Karnataka State Community Health Contract Employees (National Health Mission) Association at Maharaja's College Grounds here yesterday.

Pointing out that Karnataka has a population of over 7 crore, Siddaramaiah said that the Government would take better care of Community Health Officers (CHOs) and other staff if they work with more dedication and commi...