Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 16: Realising the need to boost the morale of the security forces who are working under extreme stressful conditions due to constant tensions on borders, Dr. Sushil Sharma along with his team of doctors, paramedics and volunteers held a day long health check up cum awareness camp at BSF Camp, Paloura.
The camp started with a lecture on “Stress and Cardiovascular diseases, Possible Causes and Prevention” by Dr. Sharma .It was inaugurated by Shikha Upadhaya, President BWWA and Kamlesh Ram Avatar, Vice- President BWWA, Frontier HQ BSF Jammu.
During his lecture, Dr Sharma stated that mental, physical and social healths are vital strands of life that are closely interwoven and deeply interdependent.
“Stress affect people of all countries and societies, individuals at all ages from urban and rural environments. Stress causes a number of biological changes and is intended to activate the body’s fuel reserves .The soldiers are no exception except that they are comparatively in an ideal stress breeding environment due to frequent and large number of uncertainties vis -a-vis civilian counterparts with similar service conditions,” he said. He cautioned the jawans that the moment they experience symptoms of heart ailments it is advisable to consult the doctor inspite of following the habit of wait and watch.
He advised during his interaction and examination with the jawans and their families to avoid high-fat, trans fatty acids, high -cholesterol foods as they contribute in the process of atherosclerosis that causes heart attacks and strokes.
Dr Kamlesh Kumar, Commandant Medical gave welcome address and Dr. Atul Gupta presented the formal vote of thanks.
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