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Mysuru CSI Launches Heart Health Radio Show
5 Oct
Summary
- Radio programs will cover heart disease prevention twice monthly.
- Awareness initiatives will expand to surrounding districts by CSI Mysuru.
- CSI Mysuru chapter is celebrating 27 years of community service in 2026.
The Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Mysuru chapter, has initiated a year-round heart health awareness drive. This campaign includes radio-based programs broadcast twice monthly, focusing on crucial topics such as heart disease prevention, blood pressure, cholesterol management, and diabetes.
These programs will also address warning symptoms, the importance of regular check-ups, tobacco avoidance, and heart health for women and young people. The CSI Mysuru chapter plans to extend these awareness activities beyond Mysuru to neighboring districts including Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, and Chikkamagaluru.
Activities will encompass free cardiology camps, public health talks, and community education. These camps may offer basic cardiovascular risk assessment and counseling. The CSI Mysuru chapter, active since 1999, is celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2026. Cardiovascular diseases remain a significant public health concern, with modifiable risk factors including high blood pressure, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity.
