Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 28: As the winter season settles over the Jammu region the characteristic fog and the increasingly frequent haze have moved from mere visual nuisances to silent but potent triggers for cardiovascular emergencies. Recognizing the urgency of this emerging public health challenges Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Panchayat Biaspur Parlah Block Suchetgarh, Jammu with special focus to educate people to prevent themselves to minimize the adverse impact of fog and haze on individual health.
While interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (Air Quality Index, referred to as AQI) issued by the environmental protection department. “Everyone can take part in the outdoor activities and enjoy a breath of fresh air. The air quality is good when the AQI value ranges from 51 to 100. Most people can take routine outdoor activities except for those allergic to some pollutants. It is extremely serious air pollution when the AQI value is >300. All people should stay indoors except for those occupied in special jobs,” Dr Sharma said.
He elaborated that fog and haze are not merely climatic phenomenon but a complex environmental stressor with profound implications for cardiovascular health. “By trapping pollutants, reducing oxygen availability, and compounding cold-induced physiological strain, fog significantly increases the risk of angina, arrhythmias, heart failure exacerbations, and acute coronary events—especially in already vulnerable cardiac patients. Recognizing fog and haze as a silent cardiac trigger is essential for clinicians, policymakers, and communities alike,” he said.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Venkatesh Yellupu and Dr Aditya Sharma . Paramedics and volunteers include Rajkumar, Rajinder Singh, Rahul Vaid, Shubham Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Mohd Altaf, Vikas Kumar, Gourav Sharma, Maneet Kumar, Jatin Bhasin, Gokul Sharma and Nirvair Singh Bali
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