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Experts: Mental Well-being Crucial to Tackling Heart Disease
Experts talked about the importance of mental well-being to avoid heart problems.
They also discussed the rise of heart attacks in young adults and the need for early detection.
Experts highlighted that prevention, including mental health, is important.
They want schools to help students develop patience and resilience.
They also discussed integrating mental health into heart care, increasing awareness and collective efforts from government, private sector, and society.
Experts highlighted the link between mental well-being and cardiovascular health.
India is experiencing a rise in heart diseases, especially among young adults.
Experts urged integrating mental health into healthcare.
Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy.
Digital health, wearable technology, and AI are transforming cardiac care.
- Who
- Experts and health professionals
- What
- Discussed the link between mental well-being and heart disease
- Where
- New Delhi
- When
- Ahead of World Heart Day, September 29
- Why
- To address India’s growing heart health crisis
Key facts
- Main Focus
- Preventing heart disease
- Event
- City-based event ahead of World Heart Day
- Key Speakers
- Rajesh Bhushan, Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Anil Rajput
- Age Group Most Affected
- Below 55 years old
Quotes
Rajesh Bhushan
Former Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
“If we want to address India’s heart health crisis, we need to shift from a curative mindset to cultivating genuine health-seeking behaviour across our families, schools, and communities.”
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“Schools can play a transformative role by replacing unhealthy practices with healthier alternatives, fostering mental wellness, and encouraging physical activity”
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Dr Sandeep Bansal
Director, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital
“Cardiovascular disease is no longer a problem of the elderly -- India is witnessing heart attacks striking far earlier, with nearly 60 per cent of cases occurring below the age of 55.”
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“Prevention is the most cost-effective strategy; it costs only a fraction -- about one-sixth -- of what treatment demands.”
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Sources
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