Thursday, September 29 2011: Various programmes marked the observance of World Heart Day on this year’s theme of “One world, one home, one heart” in the city on Thursday.
The World Heart Day is observed to make people realize the risk of heart diseases and enlighten that such death could be avoided by adopting simple and easy ways.
The increasing number of heart ailments in India raises serious concerns. Doctors say precaution is the best cure and people need to make changes in their lifestyle and eating habits to keep heart diseases at bay.
Across the world, more than 17.2 million people die from cardiovascular diseases. Experts say that by 2020 one out of every three deaths in India could be due to cardiovascular diseases; most of the victims will be below 45 years. Doctors advise regular check up for those having one or multiple risk factors.
Common risk factors include diabetes, hypertension, passive and active smoking, premature family history of heart disease, lack of exercise, more alcohol consumption, stress, poor oral hygiene, junk food and low consumption of fruits and vegetables etc.
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