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Kalinga University Organized Awareness Program on “World Hypertension Day”

Raipur (thestates.news) |To create awareness on Hypertension Dr. R. Shridhar, Vice Chancellor of Kalinga
University gave very inspiring speech on how to lead a healthy life and avoid hypertension. The program was organized by Dean Students Welfare department on the occasion of “World Hypertension Day” on 17th May 2022 (Tuesday).

Mr. Kapil Kelkar, Head of Fashion Designing Department gave welcome speech. Dr. Asha Ambhaikar, Dean Student Welfare welcomed the Chief Guest. In his address Dr. R Shridhar, Vice Chancellor of Kalinga University shared his experience and briefed about the symptoms, causes and methods for prevention of Hypertension. He informed that Hypertension is a disease of Artery that gets shrunk and affects the flow of blood which leads to over functioning of heart. It can occur at any age in modern day. Earlier it was considered to be old age disease which proved to be a myth in modern day. Due to modern life style stress level has increased.

He further informed that normal blood pressure level should be 120/80 and in present days a fluctuation of +/- 5% is consider to be normal. Hypertension is also known as silent killer disease as it affects liver, Kidney, heart and other organs of body. It may cause blood clotting and lead to paralysis in any part of body. Stress is caused due to low level of oxygen in blood, he added. Another cause is obesity. It is becoming common among children due to lack of physical sports and excess use of mobile games children gain weight. Belly fat is one of the symptom of obesity which can be controlled by a 45 minutes
brisk walking daily. Yoga for 15-20 minutes can be a good option he added.
One of the symptoms of stress could be pain on back of head of pinching sensation, Vertigo, blurred vision, feeling lethargic, sleeplessness could be some of the other symptoms. Imbalance of Sodium and Potassium causes stress which can be balanced by regular intake of Banana, guava, tomato, etc. one should avoid, fried/ junk foods, smoking, tobacco, etc.

Dr. Shridhar advised that one should one a year get ECG test done and get blood pressure checked twice a year for early detection of Hypertension or other ailments. Blood Pressure, Diabetes, thyroids are diseases which cannot be cured completely they can only be managed. One should take care of their health and follow healthy lifestyle, he added.

Dr. Shilpi Bhattacharya, Dean Arts and Humanities proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Asha Ambhaikar, Dr. A Vijayanand, Dr. OP Dewangan, Mr. Kapil Kelkar, Dr. Smita Premanand, Dr. Rakesh Bharti, Dr. Khushboo and others were present during the awareness programme.