To celebrate 22nd Foundation Day of SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS IMS), Bareilly, an ongoing 6-Day HEALTH FAIR (July 3-8) for Geriatric group—60 years & above at SRMS IMS is garnering overwhelming response where elderly people have been vising the camp & availing FREE OF COST comprehensive health check-ups & tests on Sugar, Hemoglobin, Creatinine, ECG, X-Ray, Bone test (BMD), Hearing test (Audiometry), Pap smear, Eye test, and Cataract & Glaucoma Screening. The camp also offers 25% discounts on other tests & expert advice on SENIOR HEALTH CONCERNS.
The ongoing camp saw enlightening awareness talks on pregnancy by Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Besides, the Department of Community Medicine also organized an insightful Health Talk on “The need to modify our dietary habit” that was delivered by Dr Sugandhi Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. During the session, Dr Huma Khan, Head & Professor, Community Medicine; Dr Abhinav Pandey, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine; Dr Palak Goyal (JR 2) & Dr Pankaj Garg (JR1) were also present.
The awareness talk pointed on lifestyle modifications that’s the need of an hour. The session also emphasized upon current prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that accounts for about 71% deaths worldwide. Major risk factors like unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity & use of tobacco and alcohol were also put across. Addressing the gathering, Dr Sugandhi focused on malnutrition, balanced diet & use of local, seasonal & variety of food, which are naturally available in our environment. She said that elderly people must keep themselves hydrated and focus on high protein, micronutrient & calcium rich diet. She emphasized upon limited intake of salt & sugar, and highlighted the harmful effects of Trans Fat. Obesity was another burning topic that garnered interest from the attendees. Dr Sugandhi gave prevention tips on ‘falls’, which are a main cause of morbidity & disability in the elderly.
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