Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 4: Continuing with his relentless efforts to aware masses regarding prevention of cardiac ailments by encouraging healthy lifestyle practices ultimately leading to healthy heart, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health Check up camp at Panchayat Palli, Block Bari Brahmana, District Samba so as to disseminate information regarding concept of hale and healthy heart at grassroots level as much as possible.
While interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality among middle aged and older adults in India, with current prevalence estimates of 10-12% in urban and 4-5% in rural adults. It is now well known that conventional risk factors (smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, unhealthy diet, and reduced physical activity) together account for more than 95% of population-attributable risk for CVD, and novel risk factors have only a small contribution to make. These risk factors, attributed to a set of life-style changes are prevalent both in urban and rural India. A heart-healthy eating pattern is not a restrictive diet. Instead, it is a pattern or combination of foods, chosen regularly, over time. This optimal combination includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains, healthy proteins and fats, and using herbs/spices instead of salt. This style of eating is naturally low in unhealthy fats, rich in healthy fats , proteins and vegetables along with whole grains, fibre and antioxidants. Eating a diet high in salt, and low in foods such as vegetables, fruit and wholegrains, can lead to higher blood pressure. Having more than 5 grams of salt (a teaspoon) each day increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. A heart healthy eating pattern includes foods which are linked to good blood pressure, including vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, beans and legumes, fish and unflavoured dairy,” Dr Sharma said.
He added that healthy eating can help look after your heart. “There are some nutrition tips that can help you keep your heart healthy. Regular physical activity reduces risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease. Quitting smoking decreases risk of heart attack and stroke almost straight away. Understanding and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure is key to heart health. Doing regular physical activity reduces your risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease. Keeping active helps to control common heart disease risk factors, including High blood pressure, High cholesterol, and Being overweight. Regular physical activity can also help strengthen bones and muscles. It can help feel more energetic, happier and relaxed,” he added.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Venkatesh Yellupu. Paramedics and volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Rohit Nayyar, Rahul Vaid, Arun Singh, Rajinder Singh, Ranjeet Singh, Rahul Sharma, Mukesh Kumar and Vikas Kumar.
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