Jammu, Feb 18: Dr Sushil Sharma, Head of the Department of Cardiology at GMCH Jammu, on Sunday addressed the looming pandemic of metabolic syndrome affecting both urban and rural populations, during a day-long cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Shiv Mandir, here.
The primary aim, according to a press release issued here, was to educate people about the adverse consequences of metabolic syndrome and encourage adopting a cardiac-friendly diet and lifestyle to prevent early-stage cardiac complications.
During the interaction, Dr Sushil explained that metabolic syndrome encompasses a range of obesity-associated cardiovascular risk factors, including abdominal obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased HDL cholesterol, and/or hypertension. He emphasized that each component of the syndrome independently increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, with their combination further elevating rates and severity of cardiovascular issues.
“Abdominal obesity and insulin resistance are the predominant underlying risk factors of metabolic syndrome, along with other factors such as physical inactivity, ageing, and hormonal imbalance,” he said and highlighted the role of lifestyle factors, including diet, in enhancing cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
In his concluding remarks, Dr Sushil stressed the need for ongoing research to better understand the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying obesity and metabolic syndrome-related cardiovascular diseases. He advocated for early diagnosis of metabolic syndrome to identify individuals at high risk and intervene aggressively to mitigate their cardiovascular risk.
Prominent members of the area, including Brig Dr Vijay Sagar Dhiman, Pandit Pyare Mohan Shastri, Balwant Kataria, Raman Chalotra, and Dharam Chand Shastri, commended Dr Sushil and his team for their efforts in organizing the cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp in their locality. Other participants included Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor and Dr Devinder Singh, along with paramedics and volunteers who contributed to the success of the event.
