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Experts Urge Early Checks, Healthy Lifestyles to Combat Heart Disease
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News18•22-09-2026, 21:15
Experts Urge Early Checks, Healthy Lifestyles to Combat Heart Disease
- •Experts at a conference in New Delhi emphasized early detection, healthier lifestyles, and community awareness to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- •Concerns were raised about pollution, stress, and changing lifestyles contributing to heart health issues.
- •Cardiologists called for structured preventive cardiovascular programs, stronger health education, and community training in CPR.
- •Preventive efforts must address environmental factors like air and noise pollution, along with diet, physical activity, and stress management.
- •The conference highlighted the importance of monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid profiles, and the role of nutrition, fitness, Ayurveda, and meditation.
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Experts at a New Delhi conference organized by the Illness to Wellness Foundation stressed the need for early detection, healthier lifestyles, structured preventive cardiovascular programmes, and greater community awareness to prevent cardiovascular diseases ahead of World Heart Day. They also flagged concerns regarding pollution, stress, and changing work patterns.
World Heart Day 2026 will be observed on September 29.
Dr K K Talwar and other experts emphasized community training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so that bystanders can provide immediate assistance during cardiac emergencies before medical help arrives. They stressed that every minute counts and that people should know how to perform good quality CPR by the side.
