A Healthy Lifestyle For A Healthy Life

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Health Talk for SRL
Diagnostics
Lifestyle
Disorders &
Beyond
By
Dr. Ravindra L Kulkarni
Consultant & Interventional
Cardiologist, Director Just for Hearts

A Healthy Lifestyle For A
Healthy Life
Lifestyle
Disorders &
Beyond

Lifestyle diseases to cut $200 bn from
India’s GDP by 2015
Preventing Chronic Disease
a vital investment
WHO Report
Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, no longer ailments of the “old” !
Making Headlines

Major LSDs & NCDs
Cardiovascular Disorders
(Heart Disease)
Cancer
Chronic Respiratory
disease
Diabetes
Other Lifestyle Diseases/
Disorders
Emotional/
psychological
disorders
Oral disease
Bone &
joint
disorders

Physical Inactivity
Use of
tobacco
Unhealthy Diet
Alcohol abuse
Unmanageable
Stress
Risk Factors

GLOBESITY: The Global Fat Epidemic
More than 1.6 billion people were overweight worldwide in 2005.
Obesity is 2nd leading cause of death after smoking
About every fourth person on Earth is too fat.
A third of all deaths globally are from ailments linked to weight, lack of exercise and smoking.
Obesity is a risk factor for four of the six most frequent
causes of death.

Girth of the Matter
WHR= Waist Hip Ratio
Waist Circumference
Central Obesity, Apple shaped
body, or an increased waistline has
directly been linked to increased
risk for Type II Diabetes,
hypertension, heart disease, and
Metabolic Syndrome. Fat cells in
the upper body have different
qualities than those found in hips
and thighs.

•Shockingly, over 30 per
cent of the patients are
young (below 40 years).
•The Number 1 Killer in the world, CVD claims more lives each year than cancer,
chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes mellitus combined.
•More than 20 million
people around the
globe die of CVD each
year. This is over 30
percent of all deaths
globally.
The No. 1 Killer
Cardiovascular Disorders (Heart Disease)
•The burden of cardiovascular
disease is rising in India.
Compared to all other countries,
India suffers the highest loss in
potentially productive years of
life due to deaths from
cardiovascular disease in people
aged 35-64 years (9.2 million
years lost in 2000). By 2030,
this loss is expected to rise to
17.9 million years.
Blood Pressure Cholesterol Heart And Blood Vessels

The constant stress of high blood pressure
causes physical and functional deterioration
in the heart and wherever blood vessels
reach causing a wide variety of severe end
organ damage.
Feeling the Pressure
(Blood Pressure/ Hypertension)
Symptoms of heart attack

Organ Damage (Heart and other blood vessels)
ARTERIES:
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries,
especially in the heart, kidney , legs, and
brain). Atherosclerosis (fat accumulation
and narrowing of the arteries, causing chest
pain, heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, etc;
and Aneurysms. Over time the arteries
become scarred, narrowed, hardened and
less elastic.
HEART:
Increased risk for disease of the blood
vessels of the heart (Coronary Artery
Disease), & enlarged left side of the heart ,
causing heart attacks, heart failure, and
sudden death.
BRAIN:
Increased risk of stroke due to the blood
vessel disease, TIA (mini stroke) due to
atherosclerosis or blood clot, dementia, and
loss of mental function.
KIDNEY:
May lead to kidney failure due to damage to
the arteries, or to aneurysms which may
cause severe internal bleeding.
EYE:
Eye blood vessel damage can lead to
retinopathy, damage to optic nerve, and fluid
build up under the retina causing bleeding,
blurred vision and loss of vision.
Other Effects:
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Bone Loss
• Trouble sleeping due to sleep apnea

Potentially pro-
inflammatory,
Low Density Lipoproteins
(LDL) can lead to a buildup
of cholesterol in the
arteries. It is called the
“BAD CHOLESTEROL”. The
higher the LDL level in your
blood, the greater chance
you have of getting heart
disease.
Potentially anti-
inflammatory, High-density
lipoproteins (HDL) are also
known as “GOOD
CHOLESTEROL”.
It helps remove cholesterol
from your body, so the
higher your HDL, the lower
your chance for getting
heart disease.
Cholesterol: Good and Bad

India is now home to the largest population of diabetic cases in the world, where 30
million are affected. This number is expected to grow to 57 million by 2025.
India- The capital of diabetes in the world
Unfortunately, the future looks even worse, with a 170%
increase expected by 2025 in developing countries and a
corresponding 42% rise predicted for the developed
countries.
Common symptoms of
diabetes are:
• Excessive thirst
• Constant hunger
• Excessive urination (bed
wetting)
• Unusual weight loss for
no reason
• Fatigue and weakness
• Rapid, hard breathing
• Vision changes
• Drowsiness or exhaustion
• Non healing wounds or
infections
• Irritability, etc.

Tobacco Use
WHO estimates: The tobacco kills nearly
six million people each year, of whom
more than 5 million are users and ex
users and more than 600 000 are non-
smokers exposed to second-hand smoke.
Unless urgent action is taken, the annual
death toll could rise to more than eight
million by 2030.
Nearly 80% of the world's one billion
smokers live in low- and middle-income
countries.
Signs of dependence:
•You can't stop smoking
•You experience withdrawal
symptoms when you try to stop.
•You keep smoking despite health
problems.
•You give up social or recreational
activities in order to smoke.
Hazardous components
of a cigarette

Understanding Alcohol
Signs that use of alcohol may have moved from social drinking to an
addiction include:
•An increased tolerance for alcohol
•Difficulty in stopping drinking even when you want to
•Withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop drinking
•Spending a lot of time thinking about drinking, consuming alcoholic beverages,
or recovering from a bout of drinking
•Negative consequences from drinking, such as relationship difficulties, DUI or
arrest for public intoxication, or job loss, yet continuing to drink anyway
Health
effects
of
Alcohol
abuse

Stressed????
WHO estimates that
Depression will be 2nd Top
disease by 2030
Source : APA
Here are some of the common signs of high
stress, check if any are familiar to you:
•Headaches, muscle tension, neck or back pain
•Upset stomach
•Dry mouth
•Chest pains, rapid heartbeat
•Difficulty falling or staying asleep
•Fatigue
•Loss of appetite or overeating “comfort foods”
•Increased frequency of colds
•Lack of concentration or focus
•Memory problems or forgetfulness
•Jitters
•Irritability
•Short temper
•Anxiety

PREVENTION
OF
LIFESTYLE
DISORDERS

Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare
Health Awareness Handout

Regular Check Ups
Know Your Numbers:
Your Guide To a Healthy You
1.Blood pressure- 120/80 mm of Hg
2.Cholesterol-<200mg/dl
3.Triglyceride-<150mg/dl
4.LDL-<100mg/dl
5.HDL->40 mg/dl
6.Fasting blood sugar- 70-110mg/dl
7.BMI weight (kg) – 18.00 – 22.9
height (m)2

Diet
Breakfast – Heaviest
Tea
Lunch – Medium
Tea
Dinner – Light

Super foods
Vegetable Juices
Flaxseeds
Honey
Tulsi
Probiotics
Peppermints
Herbal teas
Nuts
Saffron
Spices
Sprouts
Amla
Add Each
One Of
Them
(limited quantity)
In Your
Daily Diet
Onions and Garlic

De - Stress
Relax
•Short Vacations
Laugh
Socialize
Pick up some hobby
Sleep well
Rejuvenate
Meditate – 20 min to 40 min / day
Deep Breaths

Stay Fit
Moderate to intense physical
activity for 30-45 minutes on most
days of the week is
recommended.
•Dance
•Walk
•Brisk Walk
•Aerobics
•Kick Boxing
•Power Yoga
•Yoga
•Sports- Cricket, swimming,
basketball, squash, tennis

Ergonomics / Posture

Treatment & Modifications if
Needed
• Keep taking your
medications as directed
by your doctor.
• Never stop or start any
medication yourself.
• Self medication is
harmful, always take
guidance from your
doctor.

• You can also contact us on:
www.justforhearts.org
• Call to reach us:
020‐ 27293337 [9am – 7pm IST]
• Drop an email – Info@justforhearts.org
• Get connected with us

THANKYOU

A Healthy Lifestyle For A Healthy Life

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