{"id":9739,"date":"2012-11-12T16:47:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-12T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/the-popular-mtnl-perfect-health-mela\/"},"modified":"2018-06-04T16:58:15","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T16:58:15","slug":"the-popular-mtnl-perfect-health-mela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/the-popular-mtnl-perfect-health-mela\/","title":{"rendered":"The popular MTNL Perfect Health Mela ends"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learn CPR- Sushil Shinde <\/b>
On the concluding day of MTNL Perfect Health Mela being organised by Heart Care Foundation of India, India\u2019s Home Minister Sh Sushil Shinde released the CPR 10 Mantra \u201cWithin 10 Miniutes of Cardiac arrest( earlier the better) for the next atleast 10 miniutes compress the centre of the chest with a speed of 100\/min (10\u00d710)\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Shinde to the Mela Delegation led by Padmashri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India said that CPR should be learned by everybody. He wished the CPR-10 initiative all the success.<\/p>\n

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\nThe 19th Perfect Health Mela was formally closed on Sunday evening. Thousands of people participated and visited the Mela. Dr. (Prof.) Kiran Walia, Women & Child Department, Social Welfare Department and Languages in her message said that youngsters should not indulge into alcoholism. She said that the drug addiction is becoming a major problem in adolescents. Patient who indulges in substance abuse should be tackled gently and with care. She also said that menstruating women should take a weekly dose of folic acid.<\/div>\n
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Dr. KK Aggarwal said that the Mela has ended with a good note for the public as dengue is at its decline.
CPR 10 a draw at the Mela Following records were made
\u2022 1050 students were trained in one session of multiple-rescuer CPR.
\u2022 201 people were trained in one session of single-rescuer CPR.
\u2022 Maximum people trained in one day were 2168.
\u2022 96 children with special needs were trained in one session.
\u2022 Total number of people trained more than 8500 people in CPR 10<\/p>\n
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Heritage Inter Dancing School Competition<\/b>
Various classical dances like Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kathak were organized as part of Heritage, the Inter Dance School Festival. The competitions were coordinated by Indian Oil Corporation.
\u2022 Classical dance has effects like meditation.
\u2022 Classical dancing should be part and parcel of school education.
\u2022 People who indulge into classical dance have less lifestyle disorders.<\/div>\n
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\nConference on Zoonoses 2012<\/b><\/div>\n
\nOver 100 people participated in a conference on Zoonoses. The messages were:
\u2022 Zoonoses is an animal disease, which can be transmitted to humans.
\u2022 Humans are accidental hosts who acquire disease through close contact with an infected animal who may or may not be having a Zoonosis.
\u2022 Children are at higher risk.
\u2022 Pets can transmit bacterial, fungal and parasitic zoonoses.
\u2022 The different routes of transmission may be saliva, respiratory secretions or through direct contact.
\u2022 Saliva transmission can be through bites or contaminated scratches.
\u2022 The risk of transmission can be reduced by simple precautions.
\u2022 Owners should wash their hands following contact with their pets or cleaning of their cages.
\u2022 Younger pets present a greater risk of diseases than older pets.
\u2022 Pets should not be fed raw meat or eggs.
\u2022 Pets should not be allowed to eat garbage.
\u2022 Pets should not be allowed to drink surface water or toilet water.
\u2022 Pets should be treated timely for diarrhea and dermatoses.
\u2022 All dogs should be vaccinated for rabies.
National Workshop on pre-hospital care in heart attack
A national workshop on pre-hospital care in heart attack was organized in association with National Heart Institute. The faculty included Dr Vinod Sharma, Dr K K Aggarwal, Dr. Tushar Roy, Dr. Lokesh C Gupta, Dr.SK Modi, Dr. KC Goswami and Dr. Sameer Srivastava.<\/p>\n

Facts released<\/b>
In heart attack, at the onset of chest pain, one should chew a tablet of 300 gm of water soluble aspirin. This will reduce chances of death by 22%.
\u2022 Any pain which can pinpointed by a finger is not a heart pain.
\u2022 Any pain of less than 30 seconds duration is not a heart pain.
\u2022 One should reach hospital within 90 minutes of heart attack to receive clot dissolving or clot removing therapy.
\u2022 At the onset of heart attack, one should also be given stat dose of anti cholesterol medicine.
\u2022 Burning in chest for the first time in life after the age of 40 should raise the suspicion of a heart attack.
\u2022 Breathlessness after the age of 40 for the first time in life should not be ignored.<\/div>\n

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Live discussion on diabetes<\/b>
A live discussion was held on Dilli Aajtak on diabetes. The faculty included Dr K K Aggarwal and Dr A K Jinghan. The star attraction was cricketer Mr Vijay Dahiya.<\/div>\n
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Facts about diabetes:<\/b>
\u2022 Fasting sugar of more than 90 can have cardiovascular involvement.
\u2022 A1c of more than 6.5 is diagnostic of diabetes.
\u2022 A1c testing should be done every three years.
\u2022 Blood sugar along with blood pressure should be kept under control in all patients with diabetes.
\u2022 If uncontrolled, diabetes can damage the heart, eyes, kidney and brain.<\/p>\n

Sindhi Academy organized cultural evening<\/b>
A cultural evening was organized where Sindhi singer Uma Lallo performed.<\/p>\n

Symposium on Prayer, Health & Religion A symposium was organized on prayer, health and religion in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
The panelists included Prof. Sunil Kumar (Hinduism), Imam Umar Ahmed Iliyasi (Islam), Padri Kanasih G (Christianity), Bhikshu Purnima (Buddhism), Dr. AK Merchant (Bahai Faith), Dr. E A Malekar (Yahudi)
and Acharya Dr. Sadhvi Sadhna Ji Maharaj (Jainism). The session was moderated by Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President of the Mela. Mr. J. Veeraraghavan delivered the
keynote address.<\/div>\n

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Facts about prayer:<\/b>
\u2022 Even silent prayers can be effective
\u2022 Prayer has been known to help heal patients.
\u2022 Every hospital should have a prayer room with facilities for prayer for every religion.
\u2022 Patients of some religions may request the doctor to pray with them. Their sentiments should be preserved.
\u2022 In Islam doctors may pray for patients and they are encouraged to do so.
\u2022 Prayer is one of the five pillars in Islam.
\u2022 Prayer is a staple of Jewish spiritual life.<\/p>\n
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