Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 20: With pandemic of metabolic syndrome looming over urban as well as rural population, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Shri Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha Parade Jammu with main motto of educating people about the ill consequences of metabolic syndrome and remedies there off so as to adopt a cardiac friendly lifestyle.
While interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that metabolic syndrome is a growing global health concern characterized by a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes mellitus, and overall mortality. “This condition is not a single disease but a group of interconnected factors, including abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, elevated fasting glucose levels, high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. When a person exhibits at least three of these five abnormalities, they are diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. This condition is often driven by sedentary lifestyles, high-calorie diets rich in refined sugars and saturated fats, and genetic predispositions, and it is particularly prevalent in individuals who are overweight or obese, especially with central (visceral) fat accumulation,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that Dyslipidemia, a major component, involves elevated triglycerides and low HDL levels, both of which contribute to the accumulation of fatty deposits in arterial walls. These lipid imbalances promote inflammation and oxidative stress within the vascular system, further accelerating plaque development. “Hypertension adds another layer of risk by increasing the mechanical stress on arterial walls, which not only contributes to vascular injury but also forces the heart to work harder, potentially leading to left ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure. Epidemiological data show that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing globally, affecting nearly a quarter of the adult population, with even higher rates observed in certain countries and demographic groups, particularly among those with sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and genetic risk factors. Men tend to be more affected than premenopausal women, though the risk in women increases substantially after menopause due to hormonal changes that favor fat accumulation and metabolic imbalance,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Rakesh Sharma (Orthopaedics), Dr Yashwant Sharma, Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor and Dr Vikas Chandan. Paramedics and volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Raghav Rajput, Rajkumar , Amnish Datta, Makhan Sharma, Nitish Mahajan, Sunny Singh, Arun Singh, Rahul Vaid, Rohit Nayyar, Maninder Singh, Gourav Sharma, Shubham Sharma, Supriya Chadda, Deepika Sambyal, Mohd Nadeem and Vikas Kumar.
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