Walkathon held to raise awareness of heart health
A five-kilometer walkathon was held in Chennai to promote cardiovascular health and awareness ahead of World Heart Day. The event was organized by SIMS Hospital to encourage physical activity and preventive care.
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Community-based health initiatives are vital for addressing the rising prevalence of heart disease in urban populations.
A five-km walkathon to raise awareness on cardiovascular health, importance of physical activity, and preventive care was held in Chennai on Sunday to mark the upcoming World Heart Day. The ‘SIMS Rhythm of Life’ walkathon was flagged off from the hospital premises in Vadapalani by Raju Sivasamy, vice-president, SIMS Hospital, along with K. Jai Shankar, senior director and senior consultant, Cardiology, and T.S. Srinath, director and senior consultant, Cardiology. This year’s theme is ‘Heart diseases can hide in plain sight: Don’t miss a beat’.
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