Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 1: Continuing his relentless efforts in screening and educating the masses at grassroot levels so as to provide healthcare at each and every doorstep Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Sarv Shakti Chandi Mata Mandir, Pacca Danga Jammu so as to educate people about various factors contributing to heart protection thereby reducing morbidity and mortality.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil Stated that Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally and represent one of the greatest challenges to modern health systems. “Their impact is particularly severe in low and middle income countries, where rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and limited healthcare resources converge. Beyond premature mortality, CVDs cause long-term disability, reduced quality of life, and significant economic loss for individuals, families, and nations. Addressing this growing epidemic requires a comprehensive and sustained approach that integrates prevention, early detection, effective treatment, and strong health policies. CVDs encompass a wide range of conditions including coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and hypertensive heart disease. The burden of these disorders arises not only from sudden, life-threatening events such as myocardial infarction and stroke, but also from chronic disease that demands lifelong treatment and follow-up. In many developing regions, health systems are already strained by infectious diseases and maternal-child health needs, making the rising prevalence of cardiovascular disease an added and complex challenge,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that prevention remains the most powerful and cost effective strategy for reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modification plays a central role in this effort. Encouraging healthy dietary habits with reduced salt, unhealthy fats, and sugars, promoting regular physical activity, eliminating tobacco use, and limiting alcohol consumption can significantly lower cardiovascular risk at the population level. Public health education, community-based interventions, and school health programs are essential tools in shaping long-term behavioral change. Among all modifiable risk factors, hypertension stands out as the most important contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Strong evidence from multiple countries demonstrates that hypertension screening and treatment programs can be implemented efficiently and cost-effectively at the primary care level. Early identification and effective management of high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia can substantially reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease and stroke, even in resource-limited settings.
Others who were part of this humane effort include Dr Bhola Kumar and Dr Adarsh Sharma. Paramedics and Volunteers include Dr Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Irfan Hasan, Vishal Padha, Jatin Bhasin, Mukesh Kumar, Anmol Singh, Gokul Jamwal, Shubham Sharma, Mohd Altaf, Rahul Vaid, Maninder Singh, Gourav Sharma, Rajinder Singh, Amnish Datta, Vikas Kumar and Nirvair Singh Bali.
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