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RAJSHAHI, Sept 29, 2025 (BSS) - Cardiac specialists and health experts 
unequivocally called for checking high blood pressure and uncontrolled 
diabetes for substantial and sustainable reduction of mortality and morbidity 
caused by heart diseases.
 
The number of various non-communicable diseases (NCD), including cardiac 
ailments and stroke, is increasing sharply as reckless life-style and food 
habits are largely responsible for the diseases.
 
Hypertensions, diabetes, obesity, having unhealthy diets alongside 
consumption of tobacco products are blamed for the alarming rise in the 
disease.
 
They made the observation while addressing a post-rally seminar-cum-
discussion to mark World Heart Day 2025 at National Heart Foundation (NHF), 
Rajshahi today.
 
This year's theme "Don't Miss A Beat" is a way to nudge people urgently 
towards everyday choices that helps add up years to their life. When you're 
in your 40s, your heart is at a tipping point. Your metabolism slows down, 
the cumulative effect of diet and lifestyle becomes visible.

This theme aims to create a global platform for meaningful action, shifting 
the focus from awareness to empowerment with clear goals.
 
It emphasises the dual approach of influencing policies and advocating for 
lifestyle changes, highlighting the need for sustained efforts and 
collaboration.
 
Cardiology Professor Dr Ataher Ali addressed the discussion as the chief 
guest while NHF President Abdul Mannan was in the chair. 

NHF members Khandaker Enayet Hossain, Hassen Ali, Prof Habibur Rahman, Liakat 
Ali, Monwar Hossain, Imtiaz Ahmed Shamsul Huda and Enamul Haque also spoke.
 
Prof Dr Ataher Ali said some other factors, including lack of exercise as 
well as the habit of eating fast food, taking soft drinks or various drugs 
and drinking alcohol were largely responsible for heart ailments.
 
He, however, said modification of life-style, proper control of blood glucose 
and hypertension and treatment of lipid disorders can help manage the risk 
factors of heart attack.
 
Prof Ataher said high blood pressure is known as "the silent killer" as it 
remains without symptoms in most individuals. High blood pressure causes wear 
and tear of the delicate inner lining of blood vessels.
 
On the occasion, a heart camp was conducted providing different tests and 
prescriptions for 300 patients suffering from heart diseases free of cost.