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ITBP observes World Hepatitis &World Hypertension DaysDr. Nripen Saikia, MD, DNB(Gastro.) of PSR Institute delivering thelecture on World Hepatitis Day at Base Hospital, New Delhi18 th May, 2010 which was observed as WorldHypertension Day, aims to highlight preventable stroke,heart and kidney disease caused by high blood pressureand to communicate information on prevention, detectionand treatment of this disease. On this occasion, a lecturewas delivered by Dr. Anwar Habib, MD (Medicine),Referral Hospital, New Delhi on the topic "Managementof Hypertension" to create awareness about the diseaseand educate the force personnel on its preventive aspects.Approximately 150 force personnel of all ranks attended thesame. The lecture was followed by a free check-up camp.Cardio-vascular disease (CVD) is the most commoncause of death in the world and hypertension is the mostcommon, reversible risk factor for CVD. High blood pressuregoes hand-in-hand with heart disease, stroke kidneydisease, over weight, obesity and diabetes mellitus.Blood pressure can be easily reduced bychanging life style, diet modifi cation, regular exercise, BPmonitoring/ screening, medication under supervision by aphysician, etc.Paramilitary forces are particularly prone tohypertension due to service and job related conditions ofserving in hostile environmental conditions, fi ghting againstterrorism & social unrest and remaining away from thefamily for long durations.As per the directions of Director (Medical), ITBP,Dte. Genl., a clinical meeting was organized at CompositeHospital, Chandigarh on the eve of 'World HypertensionDay' on 18th May 2010, with special reference to peculiardimensions of Hypertension prevailing in society in generaland the Central Para-Military Forces in particular.Dr. Nripen Saikia being welcomed by Dr. T. Ravi Prasad, Director (Med)19 th May, 2010 is observed as World HepatitisDay, which aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis Band Hepatitis C, and to encourage prevention, diagnosisand treatment. A clinical meeting of doctors was organizedat the conference hall of Base Hospital, New Delhi on 19 thMay, 2010. The meeting was presided over by Dr. T. RaviPrasad, Director (Medical) ITBP and attended by 18 doctorsand 40 force personnel of all ranks of ITBPF.Dr. Nripen Saikia, MD (AIIMS), DNB(Gastroenterologist) of Pushpawati Singhania ResearchInstitute for liver and renal disease, New Delhi was invitedas a guest lecturer. He spoke in detail about the "latesttrends in treatment of Hepatitis"There are 4 common types of viral Hepatitis. A andE transmitted by the oro-fecal route (the former usuallyoccurring in children and the later in adults) and Hepatitis Band C transmitted by parental and sexual routes.Hepatitis-A and E usually do not have longersequel. Acute hepatitis from any of these viruses is clinicallyindistinguishable. Low grade fever for a day or two dayprecedes loss of appetite, nausea, high coloured urineand yellow discolouration of the eyes. While the majorityrecover from acute illness in a few weeks, however thelife threatening fulminate hepatic failure or end stage liverdisease may also develop subsequently if left untreated,which may require even liver transplantation.Members of Para-Military Forces are more prone toall forms of Viral Hepatitis, because of frequent movementsto far off destinations and consumption of food/water fromunreliable sources.Advice on immunization, avoiding self-medication,consulting a physician in case of doubt, proper rest, dietaryrestriction, safety of drinking water and avoiding alcoholwas stressed during the discussion.6