Dr. R. Vadivelu, Cardiologist, Velammal Medical College Hospital, Madurai says, “Salt and sugar are the two white poisons; especially for those with heart disease or at risk of heart disease. Indians adore salt in their dishes. It is a well known fact  that high salt intake causes high blood pressure which then causes increased risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and eye problems. In patients with high blood pressure, a lower salt intake will help control the condition with fewer medications.

In a survey published by IFPRI, it is expected that in #India, the average temperature might increase by 2.4 to 4.4 degrees Celsius by the year 2100 and #heatwaves might either double or quadruple by that time leading to an increase in vector-borne diseases. 

There is power in knowing your rights & responsibilities as a consumer. We will be breaking these down for you, in this series. Today, we look at your right as a flight passenger.

To know more: https://bit.ly/3BnhBv2

#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerRights

Many think that adding extra #Road lanes & #Flyovers solve #Traffic congestion. Far from it. Creating more road space acts like a magnet, attracting & generating traffic, known as induced traffic. Cities like #Paris & #NewYork have already started to narrow roads & remove some lanes as a means of tackling congestion. When will we learn?

#SustainableMobility #OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Traffic #MythsvsFacts

#India currently does not require #Cyclists to wear #helmets & so there are no helmet standards either. Considering cyclists are Vulnerable Road Users, with more than 4000 cyclists dying each year, this must change! Support this call for action by giving us a thumbs up.

#RoadSafety #Cycling #SaferRoadsTamilNadu 

The historical richness of #Madras is far & wide. Harking back to simpler times of the occasional motor car on the road! This was back in 1953, near what is now Udupi home & Mathsya restaurant in #Egmore.

#NammaChennaiNammaPride #Chennai383 

In order to restore environmental degradation & support innovations in #GreenEnergy, Greater Chennai Corporation under the Chennai Smart City Limited in a welcome move has come up with initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by embracing #SmartEnergy solutions.

#MadrasDay #Chennai #NammaChennai

In 1987, CAG conducted an investigative study into Madras' blood banks. The findings from the study resulted in more blood banks being licensed, prosecution of unlicensed blood banks and guidelines for functioning of blood banks  included in their protocols.

Today, Chennai remains at the forefront of medical care; this has been through the efforts of professionals, civil society organisations, and the government which have together created the excellence in medical care that we enjoy today.

#ChennaiDay #NammaChennaiNammaPride #SingaraChennai #MadrasDay2022 #Chennai383

Over the years, #Madras has offered various public transportation options to her residents. These options have continued to grow with advances in technology. Let's celebrate #MadrasDay2022 by patronising #SingaraChennai & her #PublicTransport systems.