Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: In order to understand and highlight the relationship between religiosity and body mind practices in prevention of cardiac ailments, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr. Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Saint Balak Yogeshwar Dass Ashram, Pouni (Reasi).
The camp was inaugurated by Balak Yogeshwar along with Dr Sushil Sharma in presence of various disciples who gathered during the ongoing 41st Ati Maha Vishnu Maha Yagya in mythological memory of country’s Immortal martyrs. More than 1000 people were educated, screened, evaluated and diagnosed for various health ailments particularly in reference to cardiovascular diseases. Free medicine and diagnostics were also provided as per the requirements.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects nearly half of all adults, who are 30% more likely to die of CVD than the overall population. Prevention and management of major CVD risk factors are key for addressing these persistent CVD disparities for promotion of cardiovascular health.
“Religiosity may improve health through several mechanisms. Religiosity may improve stress levels and encourage people to live healthy lives, including the prevention of substance or alcohol abuse. Social support among believers may also provide positive effects on their health. Prayer and meditation as a part of religious activities may also be a form of relaxation. Individuals who have strong religiosity are significantly and likely to have favourable health habits for smoking, alcohol consumption, and exercise, as well as a better Cardiovascular Metabolic Profile with the exception of obesity,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who were part of the Camp include Dr Yashwant Sharma, Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor, Dr Abhinandan Thakur and Dr Sameer Mahajan. Paramedics and volunteers included Raghav Rajput, Naveen Sharma, Raj Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Gourav Sharma, Maninder Singh, Shubham Sharma, Rajat Verma, Nirvair Singh Bali and numerous disciple of the Ashram.
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