Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 29: While continuing his campaign for a cardiac-friendly lifestyle, Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at GMCH Jammu, organized a health check-up camp at S S Jain Sabha, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The event focused on promoting heart-healthy habits and reducing cardiovascular risks. Dr. Sushil and his team shared expertise on healthy living, emphasizing prevention. They also conducted free check-ups, offering personalized advice to attendees. The initiative aimed to empower the community to prioritize heart health.
While interacting with the people, Dr. Sushil stated that cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with lifestyle and dietary habits playing a significant role. “Trans-fats are particularly harmful, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke. The WHO has recognized Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans-fats from their food supplies. These countries have implemented best-practice policies and enforcement mechanisms to promote public health. Currently, 60 countries have adopted similar policies, protecting approximately 46% of the global population. This is a significant step, but more countries need to follow suit to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases. The WHO’s efforts to promote trans-fat elimination are crucial in improving global health outcomes. Many countries still need to implement effective policies to protect their citizens. Global cooperation and awareness can help achieve this goal,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that trans- fats are a form of unsaturated fatty acids produced mainly through industrial hydrogenation of vegetable oils. “This process converts liquid oils into semi-solid fats that enhance taste, texture, and shelf life of processed foods. They are commonly found in deep-fried foods, commercially baked products, vanaspati ghee, margarine, packaged snacks, and fast food items. Unlike naturally occurring fats, industrial trans fats exert harmful effects on lipid metabolism. They increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, commonly referred to as bad cholesterol, while simultaneously reducing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the protective fraction. This combination accelerates the deposition of cholesterol within arterial walls, promoting atherosclerosis and narrowing of coronary arteries,” he said.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Venkatesh Yellupu and Dr Adarsh Sharma . Paramedics and volunteers include Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Mohd Altaf, Shabir Hussain, Gokul Jamwal, Paramveer Singh, Jatin Bhasin, Anmol Singh, Rahul Vaid, Maninder Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Vinit Kumar, Vishal Doshi, Amandeep Singh, Vikas Kumar and Rajinder Singh.
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