Gurgaon; September 29, 2015: Renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan’s Medanta – The Medicity today organised a special event on the occasion of World Heart Day 2015. As a part of the event, Dr. Trehan addressed distinguished guests and Gurgaon residents on the grave situation of heart diseases in India and advised on their prevention and leading a healthy life.
Dr. Naresh Trehan said, “India is quickly becoming a heart-disease epicentre due to a mix of genetic predispositions, diet and lifestyle factors. An estimated 6 Crore Indians are suffering from heart diseases. We consume more food than necessary which is high in calories and engage in ever lesser physical activity. We are addicted to sugar and are afflicted with stress. It is time for us to take a step towards a generation free of heart diseases. This World Heart Day beat together against the spread of this preventable epidemic.”
Medanta also organised a free health camp on the sidelines of the event which was attended by more than 500 residents.
It is being predicted that in the next few years India will the World capital to Cardiovascular diseases.
Talking on preventing heart diseases, Dr.RR Kasliwal(Chairman of Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, at the Medanta-The Medicity) said “Our young South Asian population will bear 60% of the world’s heart disease burden. We would perhaps do well in celebrating World heart decade instead of just a World Heart Day. Avoid the “Six Ss” that is, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, salt, sugar, stress and saturated fats to stay heart-healthy. A cardiovascular disease-free India is possible if only we can put our hearts to preventing it.”
About Medanta:
Medanta – The Medicity is one of India’s largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a bustling town in the National Capital Region. Founded by eminent cardiac surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan, the institution has been envisioned with the aim of bringing to India the highest standards of medical care along with clinical research, education and training. Medanta is governed under the guiding principles of providing medical services to patients with care, compassion, commitment.
Spread across 43 acres, the institute includes a research centre, medical and nursing school. It has 1250 beds and over 350 critical care beds with 45 operation theatres catering to over 20 specialties. Medanta houses six centres of excellence which will provide medical intelligentsia, cutting-edge technology and state- of-the-art infrastructure with a well-integrated and comprehensive information system.