Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 2: With the impending pandemic of obesity and cardiac ailments, Head Department of Cardiology, GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up Camp at Hari Mandir , Rehari Colony Jammu where people from all walks of life were educated to follow cardiac friendly lifestyle and adopt environmental friendly approach to decrease the morbidity and mortality and improve quality of life.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that in today’s fast-paced world, lifestyle diseases have become a growing concern, with obesity emerging as a major health issue. “Obesity is not just a matter of appearance; it is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of various diseases, particularly cardiac ailments. The link between obesity and heart disease is well-established, with excess body fat contributing to high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol imbalances, all of which can lead to severe cardiovascular complication. Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat, typically measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI). A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. The primary causes of obesity include poor dietary habits, a sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, and environmental influences. Excessive consumption of processed foods, sugary beverages, and unhealthy fats, coupled with a lack of physical activity, leads to weight gain and ultimately obesity. New studies reveals that people with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that obesity is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, as it affects the heart in multiple ways, Hypertension (high blood pressure): Excess fat tissue requires more blood supply, increasing the heart’s workload and leading to high blood pressure. Over time, this can damage the arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Obesity often leads to Type 2 diabetes, a condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. High blood sugar damages blood vessels and the heart, significantly raising the risk of cardiovascular disease. Obesity is associated with high levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (HDL). This imbalance contributes to the formation of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis), restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attack,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who were part of the camp include Dr Yashwant Sharma, Dr Nipun Kalsotra and Dr Abhinav Choudhary. Paramedics and Volunteers include Raghav Rajput, Ranjeet Singh, Mukesh Kumar, ParamVeer Singh, Jatin Bhasin, Amnish Dutta, Amish Jamwal, Rahul Vaid, Rohit Nayyar, Rajinder Singh, Gourav Sharma, Vikas kumar, Maninder Singh, Makhan Sharma, Himanshu Vaid and Shubham Sharma.
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