The INS News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
The INS News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Regional

Risk of heart attack, stroke doubles in winter: DAK

INS Desk by INS Desk
November 24, 2020
A A
Tobacco ban would prevent 40% cancer cases: DAK
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegramEmail

Srinagar, Nov 24: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said the number of heart attack and stroke patients at Kashmir hospitals doubles in winter
“There is increase in number of deaths from heart attacks and strokes during winter months,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.
“Not only elderly people, but young and healthy individuals come to hospitals with massive heart attacks and strokes and some of them are brought dead,” he said.
DAK President said chill of winter increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
“Research shows that there are up to 53 percent more heart attacks in winter than in summer,” he said.
Quoting a study published in European Journal of Epidemiology, Dr Nisar said for every 2.9 degree centigrade decline in temperature, the number of strokes in general population goes up by 11 percent. But among those already at high risk due to raised blood pressure, smoking or being overweight the increase is 30 percent.
“Frigid temperatures constrict blood vessels that increase blood pressure which makes heart attack or stroke more likely,” he said adding “the blood tends to be thicker and stickier during extreme cold which makes it easier to clot.”
Dr Nisar said this winter Covid-19 is a big factor. If you catch the virus, you are at an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Covid-19 causes acute and severe inflammation that builds up fat deposits in the inner walls of the blood vessels. These fat deposits dislodge and get stuck in heart or brain where they block the blood flow.
“Flu of winter also heightens the risk of these cases,” he said adding “lack of sunlight during winter leaves people vitamin D deficient which is associated with increased risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.”
“While we can’t change the weather, we can take precautions to protect ourselves from heath risks of cold weather. Keep yourself warm to prevent from cold temperature. If you move out, dress in layers, wear a hat, gloves and scarf. Avoid going out in chill for walk and move your workout inside. Get your annual flu shot, follow Covid-19 guidelines and don’t forget to take your vitamin D,” suggested Dr Nisar.

RELATED POSTS

MeT predicts rain, thunderstorm till tomorrow

Eid-ul-Azha: JKCSF-JKPUF urge timely redressal of public, education, welfare sector issues

Speaker to discuss functioning of House Committees tomorrow

Buy JNews
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Mohamad Ashraf Hakak bereaved

Next Post

HC Dismisses Application Challenging SMC Mayor’s Election Scheduled Tomorrow

INS Desk

INS Desk

Related Posts

Weather to remain cloudy till Oct 28
Regional

MeT predicts rain, thunderstorm till tomorrow

June 2, 2025
JKCSF hopes for comprehensive overhaul of J&K’s education system
Regional

Eid-ul-Azha: JKCSF-JKPUF urge timely redressal of public, education, welfare sector issues

June 2, 2025
Veteran NC leader Rahim Rather set to be elected as Speaker
Regional

Speaker to discuss functioning of House Committees tomorrow

June 1, 2025
AEJAK, ASMEA present memorandum of demands to LG Sinha
Regional

AEJAK, ASMEA present memorandum of demands to LG Sinha

May 31, 2025
J&K has immense opportunity in tourism sector: PM Modi
Regional

‘Operation Sindoor’ India’s biggest anti-terror success: PM Modi in Bhopal

May 31, 2025
Take stern action against those violating law: IGP
Regional

Proper security in place for Kheer Bhawani mela: IGP Kashmir

May 31, 2025
Next Post
HC quashes 9 PSA detention orders

HC Dismisses Application Challenging SMC Mayor’s Election Scheduled Tomorrow

Places of worship closed in Srinagar as a preventive measure: DC

DC Sgr visits Dastgeer Sahib, reviews Urs arrangements

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *




Two killed, three injured in Kupwara road accident

Policeman, injured in road accident, succumbs

December 6, 2017
Covid-19 Claims Two More Lives, J&K Toll 135

5 Covid-19, One More Black Fungus Death In Jammu and Kashmir

June 13, 2021
In Pictures: Weekend Lock-Down In Kashmir

In Pictures: Weekend Lock-Down In Kashmir

February 6, 2022

About

Indian News Service (INS) is the first registered online news portal from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our creative team consists of like-minded and socially concerned team of media professionals who carry decades of experience in their field of profession at their back. Our core values have pillars in honesty, empathy, credibility, equality and integrity.

More

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.