Thursday, July 22, 2010

CM launches TOI campaign to prevent heart diseases

NEW DELHI: Apollo hospitals in association with the Times of India on Wednesday launched the `Billion Hearts Beating' campaign an initiative to create awareness about prevention of heart diseases in the capital. The campaign was launched by Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, who pledged the government's support for it. As part of the launch, a free cardiac screening camp was organized by Apollo hospitals at Delhi Secretariat. 

Taking the pledge, Dikshit said: "A cause as large and complex as this needs the support of all. I have taken the pledge and will encourage everyone to do the same. The urgency of talking about heart diseases in India has not been stressed enough and I am glad Apollo hospitals has taken up this cause. The details of this campaign will soon be put on our health website. We will extend this awareness campaign to over 3,000 resident welfare associations under the Bhagidari scheme and NGOs.'' 

Close to 400 Delhi government employees at Delhi Secretariat pledged support and got their heart checked by experts. At the screening camp, routine blood sugar, BMI, blood pressure, ECG and echocardiography tests were conducted and people were counselled by a team of doctors about the precautions they should take to have a healthy heart. 
 
with thanks : source : Times of India : For detailed news please click link in headline above.

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