Mangaluru
World Heart Day is observed and celebrated annually on September 29, with the aim of increasing awareness of cardiovascular diseases and how to control them to negate their global impact. To bring awareness on Heart-related illness, on the occasion of World Heart Day KMC Hospital is conducting a variety of educational and activity-based events during the month of September. The month-long campaign is aimed at creating awareness among the public on the causes, symptoms, health risks and other factors related to heart diseases and to educate the public the right way to tackle Heart diseases.
Speaking at the press meet, Dr Narasimha Pai, HOD-Cardiology KMC Hospital said, sources reveal that Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) are the most common cause of death globally. An estimated 17 million people die from CVD every year. The common misconception is that heart disease is a man’s problem. Studies and data from recent years have revealed that women in India are also at significant risk of heart disease. KMC Hospital one of the leading healthcare centers in the region has announced a 2-km Women On Walk (WoW) for heart health, an exclusive walkathon for women on September 17 at 6 AM from KMC Hospital to Marena Sports Complex, Kaprigudda, Attavar. The walkathon is aimed as part of upcoming World Heart Day to raise awareness about heart health and spread message that women’s heart health too is important for her and her family. Participants who wish to join the awareness need to register via WhatsApp on 9008167071. The dress theme for the Women On Walk (WoW) for heart health is red color. Transportation facility will be arranged for the participants to return to KMC Hospital Ambedkar/Jyothi Circle, he said.
