A new study has revealed that women with obesity are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
She also highlighted that the risk factors of heart disease are more common in women.
She also pointed out that women with heart disease are more likely to have adverse effects as compared to men.
According to Dr. Dahiya, only 47 percent women were advised to reduce salt intake and less than 30 percent were suggested to quit smoking and consume a healthy diet.
The clinic will use risk estimation tools according to age, obesity, hypertension, activity level, family history, diabetes, etc., and offer interventions to prevent CVD.
A new study has revealed that women with obesity are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The study conducted at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh revealed that around 44 percent of women diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) at the institute are obese.
It also revealed that only 1 percent of them include adequate fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. The study was conducted over the past three years.
Dr Neelam Dahiya, assistant professor, Department of Cardiology, PGIMER, Chandigarh highlighted that CVDs pose a high risk to individuals with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, hypertension and diabetes in India.
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According to a report by the Hindustan Times, Dr. Dahiya also revealed that among the total female patients, suffering from cardiovascular disease, around 15 percent were aged less than 50 and another 10% were aged below 40, which was an alarming situation. The study was presented at a continuing medical education (CME) event in the city.
She also highlighted that the risk factors of heart disease are more common in women. She also pointed out that women with heart disease are more likely to have adverse effects as compared to men.
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Meanwhile, Dr Rama Walia from the Department of Endocrinology, PGIMER, claimed that obesity is a pandemic and the incidences are increasing more among women than men.
The experts also revealed that although the impact of obesity is widely known, very few healthcare professionals make the effort to inform patients about the ill effects of the lifestyle disorder.
According to Dr. Dahiya, only 47 percent women were advised to reduce salt intake and less than 30 percent were suggested to quit smoking and consume a healthy diet.
She also emphasised that there is an urgent need to increase awareness about CVD among women and take immediate steps to address this pressing issue.
Reportedly, PGIMER is also set to launch a preventive clinic for risk assessment. The clinic will use risk estimation tools according to age, obesity, hypertension, activity level, family history, diabetes, etc., and offer interventions to prevent CVD.
