Ahmedabad : Heart attack cases are increasing alarmingly in Gujarat, especially during the Navratri festival. According to the 108 emergency services, 673 emergency calls related to chest pain were received in the state during the eight days of Navratri. On the eighth day alone, 30 complaints of chest pain were received in Ahmedabad.
The cases increased on the second, fourth and fifth nights during Navratri. On average, 21 complaints of chest pain were reported daily during the eight days of Navratri, compared to 27 on normal days. Ahmedabad had the highest number of chest pain complaints, with 30 complaints recorded on the eighth day.
In October, as Gujarat was preparing for Navratri, 108 received 1723 emergency calls related to heart attacks across Gujarat in the first week of the month alone. This is a significant increase from the previous year, when 1245 emergency calls related to heart attacks were received in the first week of October.
Experts believe that a number of factors are contributing to the increase in heart attack cases in Gujarat, including unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and a lack of physical activity. The Navratri festival, which involves long hours of fasting and dancing, may also be a contributing factor.
The Gujarat government has taken a number of steps to address the issue, including launching awareness campaigns about heart disease and prevention. However, more needs to be done to educate people about the risks of unhealthy lifestyle choices and the importance of regular medical checkups.
If you or someone you know experiences chest pain, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Heart attack is a serious medical emergency, and early treatment can improve survival rates.
