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Veteran Bollywood actors Manoj Bakshi and Inderpal Singh grace the occasion
as chief guests
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The release commemorates 25 years of the Mela
New Delhi, 27 September 2017: Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), a National NGO working in the
healthcare sector, organized a press conference on September 27th, 2017 at the
NDMC Convention Centre, Jai Singh Marg, New Delhi. The event focused on the key
areas of HCFI’s annual flagship event, the Perfect Health Mela (PHM). Bollywood
actors Mr Manoj Bakshi and Mr Inderpal Singh were the chief guests for the day.
Commemorating 25 years of the Mela, the HCFI also released health sutras, in
the form of playing cards, along with the two veteran actors.
The health sutras are aimed at educating people
about preventive health. They are one-line messages with a
complete meaning, are field tested, and prepared by experts. The PHM is a mass
health awareness module attracting over 2 to 3 lakh visitors every
year. In its 24th edition, the event is being organized in
association the NDMC, MCD, and IMA. MTNL is the title sponsor of the
event.
Speaking during the press conference, Padma Shri Awardee Dr K K
Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical Association (IMA) and President
Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), said, “The PHM completes its 24th year
this year, celebrating the start of its silver jubilee. All programmes launched
at the Mela will be continued for one year and conclude with the 25th PHM
next year. With the burden of non-communicable diseases on the rise around the
world, this is the perfect time to release these one-line talismans called
health sutras. Many diseases can be prevented by making some necessary
lifestyle changes and these health sutras are aimed at educating people about
what these changes are and how they can be done.”
The Mela was
started in 1993 by the HCFI. The first ever event was earmarked by the
Government of India through the release of a National Postal Commemorative
stamp. The theme this year is ‘Health Sutras’.
Lauding the
event, Mr Manoj Bakshi, actor, said, “I am happy to be a part of this
launch and thank the HCFI for inviting me. In our busy lives today, we do not
take a moment to look back and check on our health. We forget how important it
is to follow a disciplined lifestyle which will be beneficial for the body and
mind. Many people today have some disease or the other, and most of them are
due to erratic eating and living. This initiative is a great way to make people
aware of the changes they need to bring about in their lives and I congratulate
the HCFI for this.”
Adding his views, Mr Inderpal Singh, actor,
said, “I have been a part of a movie that talks about one of the issues faced
by men today, that of infertility. There are many similar problems and diseases
which have become rampant in people today. What is sad is that there is lack of
awareness on what needs to be done and how. These health sutras being released
today are like mantras for people on the lifestyle they should adopt. I am
happy to be a part of this event and wish HCFI all success in the future
endeavours.”
The PHM caters to people from all age groups and
walks of life. It showcases activities across categories such as health
education seminars, check-ups, entertainment programs, lifestyle exhibitions,
lectures, workshops, and competitions.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh Sunil Kumar Director (HE & EB) MTNL
Corporate office, said, “We are happy to be sponsoring this
event, like every year, and are sure that this year will also see participation
in huge numbers. We encourage one and all to take advantage of the various
health care programmes during the Mela.”
Adding further, Dr P K Sharma, MOH, NDMC, said, “This is an event
that many people look forward to every year. From tips on matters concerning
health to checkups, there is something for everyone. We will continue extending
our support in the future too.”
Among the various events being organized this year are the Harmony &
Ecofest National inter-school competitions, Youth Rock Band/Orchestra Festival,
Divya Jyoti Medical Masti Youth Festival, All Pathy Conference, All Religious
Conference, and Nukkad Natak. The Perfect Health Mela is a great
opportunity to for students to have fun while learning.
Dr RN Tandon,
Honorary Secretary General, IMA, opined, “The PHM focuses on
the betterment of societal health and creating awareness on health issues. The
health sutras being released today are one of the ways in which this is being achieved.
IMA being the knowledge partner urges everyone to follows these sutras for a
better and disease-free life.”
The health
sutras released include the following.
- High blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol can remain
silent for up to a decade.
- A pulse rate of less than 60 or more than 100 is abnormal.
- Weight loss of 10kg can reduce upper blood pressure by 5-20 mmHg.
- Restricting salt intake to less than 6gm per day can reduce upper
blood pressure by 2-8 mmHg.
- A 1% increase in cholesterol increases chances of heart attack by 2%.
- A 1% increase in good HDL cholesterol decreases chances of heart
attack by 3%.
- Any chest pain, which lasts for less than 30 minutes duration is not a
heart pain.
- Keep air pollution (particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels) below
80 µg per cubic meter
- To revive a cardiac arrest victim, compress the center of the chest of
the victim within 10 minutes of death (earlier the better) at least for
the next 10 minutes (longer the better), with a speed of at least 10x10=100
per minute.
The following Delhi Government Departments will be participating in this
year's Perfect Health Mela:
Directorate of Health Services, Directorate Family Welfare GNCT Delhi,
AYUSH (ISM&H), NCT Delhi:, Delhi State Aids Control Society (DSACS),
Department of Food Safety, Drug Controller, Director, Delhi State Cancer
Society, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Charakh Sansthan, Institute of Human Behaviour
& Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences,
Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Centralized Accident & Trauma Services
(CATS), Dean Maulana Azad Medical College, MAMC, Dean/Principal UCMS. Deen
Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, DIPSAR, Chacha Nehru Bala Chikitsalaya and Maulana
Azad Institute of Dental Sciences:
Other Departments:
South Delhi
Municipal Corporation/ North Delhi Municipal Corporation/ East Delhi Municipal
Corporation, WCD (Prohibition) Government of NCT Delhi, Department of
Environment and Forests GNCT Delhi, Secretary, Department of Art, Language
& Culture (All Academies,)Department of Transport GNCT Delhi, Delhi
Transport Corporation, NCT Delhi, Delhi Commission for women NCT Delhi,
Directorate of Education Delhi Govt, DIP (Directorate of Information and
Publicity),Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Min.& Handicapped Finance & Development
Corp. Ltd, Labour Commissioner, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Tourism, Controller
Weights & Measures GNCTD, Commissioner Food Supplies & Consumer
Affairs, Director Social Welfare Dept. Delhi Govt. Dept. of Power, Development
Commissioner, Delhi Khadi Village Industries Commission:
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