Sedentary lifestyle directly impacts cardiac Health: Dr Sushil

Jammu, Mar 16: Sedentary lifestyle has become one of the biggest threats to heart health in the modern world.

Head Department of Cardiology GMCH, Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma Sunday stated this while interacting with people during a day-long cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Shiv Mandir, Panchayat Mishriwala, Block Bhalwal Jammu.

The initiative of holding camp by Dr Sushil aimed to raise awareness about the risks associated with physical inactivity and its impact on heart health.

During the camp, the team screened high-risk patients, identifying individuals more susceptible to cardiac issues. This proactive approach helped in early detection and prevention, encouraging participants to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Dr Sushil stated that heart diseases remained the leading cause of mortality worldwide and the World Health Organization (WHO) identified physical inactivity as one of the top risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

“Despite medical advancements, the increasing prevalence of heart-related issues suggests that lifestyle choices play a crucial role in determining heart health,” he said.

A sedentary lifestyle, characterized by prolonged sitting and minimal physical activity, has been linked to numerous health concerns, with cardiac ailments being one of the most severe consequences,” he said.

According to him, some are the key ways in which a sedentary lifestyle contributes to cardiac ailments include increased risk of obesity, elevated blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol and arterial blockages, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, poor blood circulation and increased risk of blood clots, weakened heart muscles and reduced endurance.

“Beyond physical health, a sedentary lifestyle also affects mental well-being, which indirectly impacts heart health. Yet some effective strategies to combat inactivity and promote cardiovascular wellness include regular physical activity, frequent breaks from sitting, healthy dietary habits, stress management and mental well-being, avoiding harmful habits, staying hydrated and maintaining proper posture,” Dr Sushil said.

Prominent members of the area Pallavi Verma, ex- Sarpanch), Rohit Verma, Rocky Sharma, Jeevan Ram, Susheel Sharma, Randeep Panjal appreciated the efforts of Dr Sushil and his team for conducting camp in their area and extended their heartfelt gratitude.

Others who were part of this camp included Dr Yashwant Sharma, Dr Venkatesh Yellupu and Dr Aditya Sharma.