<span style="color: #222222;">Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K Sudhakar has called upon the public to focus on predicting and preventing diseases at an early stage rather than going to the Doctors when the body is sick. Addressing the audience on the occasion of World Health Day in Bengaluru today, the minister said that the air pollution and excessive consumption of processed and junk food are leading to lung and respiratory diseases, cancer, obesity and other lifestyle diseases.<br />''<br />''He advocated a change in behaviour and be aware about non-communicable and lifestyle diseases. He praised the work of ASHA workers who take the Government healthcare services to the people's doorsteps and thanked Chief Minister Bommai for increasing their honorarium. He informed that 44,000 ASHA workers will be participating in an event soon in the state where the Union Health minister will also be invited. He laid emphasis on training Doctors in administrative matters. He said Doctors must develop administrative capabilities to ensure better efficiency in delivery of healthcare services and better management of hospitals.</span><br />