WORLD HEART DAY
Surprised why so many youngsters are dying due to heart attacks? The answer is simple: Lifestyle and not betting screened say Cardiologists. It is a well-known fact that heart attacks or heart failures were common among people after the age 50 but not anymore. Blame it on modern day living and present lifestyle. World Heart Day 2022 is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about the rising concerns of heart health, cardiovascular illnesses and how heart care is of utmost importance.
“Inspired by the theme for this year, we at AIG Hospitals decided to conduct this Wellness Screening Camp where anyone can walk-in and get a basic health screening done for free. The objective is to encourage more people to have an outlook about their current health status and based on their risk score, we can then identify those who need further extensive evaluation,” Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, AIG Hospitals said.
The theme for World Heart Day 2022 is ‘USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART’
The theme for World Heart Day highlights the World Heart Federation’s goal to bring people together globally to fight against cardiovascular diseases.
The day was originally celebrated on September 24, 2000, and until 2011, it was marked as the final Sunday in September. Later it was revised to 29th September. The World Heart Federation established this day to raise awareness about the various Cardiovascular issues and illnesses that affect the world population today.
Significance
World Heart Day spread awareness about the problem of heart disease which is becoming a leading cause of death globally. The day highlights the significance of healthy eating habits and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. It highlights the risk of tobacco use, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity, all of which are the reason for about 80 percent of deaths from heart diseases and strokes.
Free Wellness Screening Program at AIG Hospitals
This year AIG Hospitals is conducting a Free Wellness Screening Program for public to identify the risk factors related to heart related diseases. The day long screening program started at 9:30 AM and will continue till 5 PM and is open for all.
Aster launches initiative to aid underprivileged children with heart ailments
Aster Volunteers, the CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, has launched the second edition of ‘Heart2Heart Walks’ at Aster Prime hospital on the occasion of World Heart Day. The initiative aims to encourage people to walk for their heart health, while also providing them with a greater cause of saving the lives of underprivileged children in need of heart surgery. For every 10,000 steps walked by an individual in a day, Rs 100 would be donated by Aster DM Foundation towards Pediatric Cardiac surgeries for underprivileged children. People who wish to participate can register online via heart2heart.astervolunteers.com. The first edition of the initiative held during World Heart Day 2021, saw large participation form people and Rs 22.6 lakh were donated towards the cause.
