Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 17: Indira Gandhi Government Dental College (IGGDC), Jammu observed World Hypertension Day today under the theme “Measure your Blood Pressure accurately, control it and live longer”.
The day is dedicated to increase awareness about the prevention, detection and measures to control the high Blood Pressure with a focus on accurate Blood Pressure measurement methods and effective management strategies.
At the outset, the welcome address was presented by Dr Reecha Gupta Prof & Head, Dept of Prosthodontics and Chairperson Academics.
Dr Fayaz Wani delivered a lecture signifying the role of hypertension in relation to dentistry. He emphasized that BP is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and premature deaths globally, so we should follow measures to control it.
Dr Anil Mahajan also spoke on the occasion and explained that poor lifestyle choices, unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity are among the primary causes of hypertension.
Principal and Dean IGGDC Jammu, Dr Parveen Akhtar Lone, who is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon also stressed on the importance of the Day, saying this day is an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap as this disease of often asymptomatic and encouraged the measures to control hypertension.
The guests were honoured on the occasion. The program was well organized by the Academic Committee comprising Dr Shamim, Dr Rachna and Dr Roopav Nargotra.
The program ended with vote of thanks by Dr Vineet Kotwal. The program was attended by Dr Akshay Gupta, Dr Azhar Malik, Dr Reecha Gupta, Dr Satvinder Singh, Dr Iqbal Singh and Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Wasik. Faculty, Dental Surgeons and Paramedical Staff including nurses and students were also present.
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