Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19: To strengthen their campaign further to aware the common populace about the ill effects of Cardiovascular diseases, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma in collaboration with Shri Ram Krishan Jan Kalyan Mission Trust held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check camp at Shri Raghunath Dham Bhojpur R S Pura, Jammu in the memory of late Yashpal Sharma (former MLC J&K ) who will continue to inspire upcoming generations to work for upliftment and betterment of society in their diverse sectors.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that cardiac health is a critical component of overall well-being, yet significant disparities exist between rural and urban populations. Individuals living in rural areas often experience higher rates of heart disease and related conditions, exacerbated by systemic inequalities in access to healthcare, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle challenges.
“Understanding these disparities is vital for creating targeted solutions to improve cardiac health outcomes in rural communities. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death and rural populations are disproportionately affected. Studies show that residents in rural areas have higher rates of hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and smoking as key risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Limited access to preventive care often means that these conditions go undiagnosed or poorly managed, leading to more severe outcomes such as heart attacks and strokes,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that one of the primary reasons for these disparities is the lack of access to healthcare facilities and specialists in rural areas. Rural regions often face shortages of primary care physicians and cardiologists, making timely diagnosis and treatment difficult. Additionally, rural residents may need to travel long distances to access care, a barrier that is further complicated by inadequate public transportation and financial constraints.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Ventatesh Yellupu. Paramedics and volunteers include Ranjeet Singh, Amnish Datta, Raj Kumar, Gourav Sharma, Vikas Kumar, Amish Jamwal, Rajinder Singh, Rohit Nayyar, Makhan Sharma and Nirvair Singh Bali.
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