3 heart health NGOs in India

WHY is it important to take care of your heart? The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body. This vital organ in the cardiovascular system pumps oxygenated blood throughout our bodies, keeping us healthy. Made of muscle and tissue, the heart is central to living a healthy life. There are many ways to look after your cardiovascular health and some of these involve:

• eating foods that are good for the heart
• sufficient exercise 
• maintaining a healthy weight
• getting enough sleep
• keeping stress levels under control
• avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol

It is important to primarily follow the instructions of medical professionals regarding your individual heart-related healthcare instruction. World Heart Day is observed around the world on September 29th to raise awareness on good heart health practices, to shed light on those who suffer without access to healthcare and to give us the opportunity to stand in the gap and help the less fortunate.

For entire communities of underprivileged people across India, access to medical care is difficult or impossible. Even more so for specialized care such as cardiac healthcare. For people living in remote areas or for people unable to afford medical care, there is little to no access to knowledge, expert advice, treatment and monitoring. As such, people suffer from preventable heart-related health conditions such as loss of blood flow, chest pains, irregular heart rate, heart attacks and heart failure. Across India, NGOs are bringing specialized medical care to the most disadvantaged communities and giving them a second chance at life. 

Here are 3 heart health NGOs caring for the underprivileged across India:

Child Heart Foundation

6 parents went through the heartbreaking ordeal of having children in the hospital suffering with severe heart problems. But having overcome that nightmare, these parents decided to help the less fortunate whose children suffer from heart ailments just as their children suffered, but without any access to medical help. Child Heart Foundation was thus founded and serves the medical needs of children who suffer from congenital heart disease and other heart conditions. The organization has helped more than 15,000 children with echocardiography screening, diagnosis and treatment. The NGO has also treated 150+ children and even screened pregnant mothers to detect any cardiac abnormalities. Child Heart Foundation also trains pediatricians, raises awareness among local communities and provides free medicines to children with heart related issues. To support Child Heart Foundation:

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Healthier Hearts Foundation

The disturbing rise in the number of people with heart disease in India has led organizations like Healthier Hearts Foundation to test and treat people with heart disease. The main causes for heart disease used to be age, gender and family history. But nowadays, with worsening diets, stress levels and lack of exercise, heart diseases are becoming more common – even among young Indians. Healthier Hearts Foundation conducts heart check ups, awareness programs, free medicine distribution, health camps and even screenings in schools to detect heart diseases and provide individuals with a treatment plan with medical professionals. With these initiatives, the NGO aims to increase awareness of heart problems, facilitate early detection of heart diseases and take appropriate medical action for heart problems. To support Healthier Hearts Foundation: 

Support Healthier Hearts Foundation

Cardiac Rehab Foundation

For people who are recovering from cardiac issues, mental and physical limitations make it difficult to carry out even simple day-to-day tasks, maintain employment, travel, take care of themselves or live a fulfilling life. For these individuals, proper care and rehabilitation are important to ensure a full and complete recovery and help them live well with their limitations. Cardiac Rehab Foundation is an organization that provides rehabilitation for cardiac illness survivors. The organization has cared for patients who have suffered from heart failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and surgeries after heart attacks. Under the supervision of medical doctors, works to strengthen patients’ heart muscles through exercise routines, lifestyle modifications, risk factor management, education, and emotional support. To support Cardiac Rehab Foundation:

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Support these heart health NGOs 

This World Heart Day, when you support these NGOs, it can mean the difference between life and death for countless children and adults from low-income families who need specialized care to live healthier lives. By making a donation to these NGOs, you allow people to get access to the medical care and treatment needed to recover from heart issues and have good health.

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Shirley Bobby

Shirley has been in the development sector for over 10 years and is passionate about making a change in the world around her, including adopting dogs and writing to make a difference.