World Heart Day 2019 celebrated by CSE

Hyderabad: World Heart Federation in association with WHO has been celebrating the World Heart Say every year since 2000. To raise awareness amongst the people, communities, society, nations, about the heart disease and stroke, its impact on shortening of life span, disease burden and premature deaths.

Cardiovascular diseases including stroke are responsible for majority of all communicable diseases making it number one killer in the world. Approximately 17.5 million people are dying each year because of heart diseases expected to rise to 23 million by 2030. But the good news that CVD deaths preventable by making just a few simple daily changes , like eating healthy diet , stopping smoking & any form of tobacco , getting more exercise and exercising regularly.

This year theme is 'my heart, your heart, our hearts.' Every one is urged to 'Make a promise, be a heart hero.' It means one has to take care of one's heart with a simple promise - quit smoking, do regular exercise at least 20 minutes per day, eat healthy diet, control diabetes and high BP, and have regular heart checks.

On the occasion, the Cardiological Society of India's Telangana chapter organised a cycle rally around KBR park to create awareness about heart diseases and its preventive measures , emphasising the importance of exercise and good heart healthy habits.

Health Minister Eatala Rajendar, V C Sajjanar, the Commissioner of police, Cyberabad, and Shoba, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, participated in the World Heart Day celebrations, informed Dr Kondal Rao, president of CSI-Telangana.