Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 23: Understanding the pressing need for cardiac health awareness Head Department of cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness-cum-health check up Camp at 7BN SSB Jammu for defence personnel. The camp aimed to assess the heart health of soldiers, identify risk factors, and offer medical advice for prevention and treatment.
While delivering the lecture, Dr Sushil stated that the defence forces are often perceived as the epitome of physical fitness and endurance. However, recent trends indicate a disturbing rise in cardiac ailments among military personnel. “Despite their rigorous training and active lifestyle, soldiers are increasingly falling victim to heart diseases. This growing concern demands attention, as it not only affects the health of the personnel but also impacts Family life. Defence personnel operate under extreme pressure, whether in combat, high-altitude areas, or prolonged deployments. The stress of maintaining vigilance, coupled with the burden of responsibilities, contributes significantly to heart-related issues. Soldiers often face erratic schedules, leading to irregular sleep patterns and disrupted biological rhythms. Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of hypertension and other cardiovascular problems,” he said.
Dr Sharma elaborated that military rations are designed for sustenance, they may not always provide heart healthy nutrition. Additionally, long-term reliance on preserved or high-sodium foods can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease. Defence personnel frequently operate in extreme weather conditions, such as freezing temperatures in high-altitude regions or scorching heat in deserts.
Vikas Singh, 2 IC (Offg. Commandant), Sumit Nani 2 IC (Deputy Commandant) and SHQ SSB Jammu Satish Kumar ( Deputy Commandant) appreciated the efforts of Dr Sushil and his team for conducting cardiac awareness cum health check up camp in their premises.
Others who were part of this camp included Dr Venkatesh Yellupu and Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor. Paramedics and volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Ranjeet Singh, Rajkumar, Amnish Dutta, Rajinder Singh, Vikas Kumar, Makhan Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Rohit Nayyar, Gourav Sharma, Shubham Sharma and Nirvair Singh Bali.
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