Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 12: To sensitize the common populace regarding how poor air quality standards are responsible for the global burden and increased rates of hospitalization due to Cardiovascular diseases Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Panchayat Chak Khana /Puro Bhana in R S Pura.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that as Diwali draws near, the glow of lamps and the joy of togetherness fill the air. “Yet, behind the festive sparkle lies a darker reality a sharp rise in air pollution, which poses a silent but significant threat to heart health. Firecrackers and fireworks, though symbolic of celebration, release enormous amounts of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream, and set off inflammation that damages blood vessels. Medical studies have consistently linked poor air quality with increased risks of heart attack, stroke, and hypertension, particularly among the elderly and those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease,” he said.
He elaborated that while firecrackers light up the skies, they also release a cocktail of pollutants and heavy metals, affecting human health in multiple ways like respiratory distress, gases and particulate irritate the airways, aggravating asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive lung disease. “Cardiovascular Strain PM2.5 exposure increases blood viscosity, raises blood pressure, and can precipitate arrhythmias or cardiac events. Heavy metals such as lead and magnesium have been shown to affect brain development, especially in children,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who are part of this Camp Include Dr Bhola Kumar and Dr Karan Singh. Paramedics and volunteers includes Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Rohit Nayyar, Anmol Singh, Gokul Jamwal, Mukhtar Malik, Manoj Sharma, Rajinder Singh, Maninder Singh, Sanjay Sharma, Gourav Sharma and Vikas Kumar.
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