Early Time Report
Jammu, Oct 23: :Revitalising his campaign to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases Dr. Sushil Sharma today conducted a cardiac awareness cum check up camp in the heart of the city, at Shri Atam Vallabh Jain Bhawan, Fattu Chogan, Jammu.
Accompanied by a team of young doctors, paramedics and volunteers, Dr. Sushil Sharma examined people of the area for prevalence of cardiac diseases and other health ailments .More than 200 people were Screened . They were thoroughly evaluated, diagnosed and free medicines were given as per the requirements.
Hinting at the positive correlation between CVDs and demographic changes Dr. Sushil said that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) today is responsible for approximately one-third of deaths worldwide, and that figure will surely increase in both developing and developed countries as risk factors for the disease continue to increase.
He said it is pained to see that cities lack green spaces and public parks which hinders the physical activity. He exhorted all the stakeholders to plan cities and built infrastructure that can promote heart healthy environments.
Sudershan Kumar Jain (chairman), Pardeep Jain, Inderjeet Jain , Deepak Jain and Parveen Seth Jain commended the efforts of Dr. Sushil and his team to reach out to all section of people , rural as well as urban, to spread awareness and providing healthcare facilities at their door step. |
