Helpline on heart diseases launched
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19/06/2008
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Tribune (New Delhi)
The Heart Care Foundation of India president Dr K.K. Aggarwal with model Priyanka Sharma and designer Rahul launches the Foundation's helpline in New Delhi on Thursday. The Heart Care Foundation of India president Dr K.K. Aggarwal with model Priyanka Sharma and designer Rahul launches the Foundation's helpline in New Delhi on Thursday. Tribune photo New Delhi, June 19 The Heart Care Foundation of India today launched a toll-free helpline, which will answer queries related to cardiovascular prevention. The helpline number (9958771177), was jointly released by noted model Priyanka Sharma and eminent designer Rahul Jain. The helpline would focus on weight reduction and heart-friendly diet. Dr K.K Aggarwal, president, Heart Care Foundation of India, informed that experts would answer queries from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all working days. Aggarwal said that most heart diseases are self-inflicted and can be prevented by proper lifestyle management. Reducing weight by 10 per cent can reduce the risk of a heart attack substantially.