Despite several hospitals, experts, government and NGOs creating awareness on cardiovascular diseases, doctors in the city opine that the prevalence of the condition is high, more so because of change in lifestyle and multiple factors linked to it. The experts say that for every 1 lakh of population 300-340 deaths are caused due to cardiac problems.
Author: Bhavani Prabhakar
Several localities in-and-around Chrompet in the city suburban area were inundated during the 2015 floods, primarily due to the improper sewage and storm water drain connections, it is said.
It may be noted that the Municipality has currently taken up the restoration of the Pallavaram and Keelkattalai lakes at a cost of Rs 14.98 crore, owing to the pressure put by residents’ welfare associations and activists.
“It was only with the motive to save lives, did I register with CBD. But sadly, due to lack of hemoglobin cells, I myself have not got a chance to donate. So I am into the blood coordination team
A resident of Manikkam Nagar, he has been doing the final rites of such animals and birds since 1992.
From a bus terminus to godown, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has five mega projects going on in the city some of which are in the stage of being inaugurated.
The CMDA approves the framework for unapproved layouts wherein the boundaries are fixed and examined, roads are networked and checked for other issues. The individual plots will be regularised by the local body adhering to norms set by the CMDA.
The recent reports released by National Health Profile (NHP) suggest that the number of youngsters committing suicide is a growing concern for the country and the numbers continue to remain significant.
Along the main roads from Thiruneermalai to Tambaram, in association with shop owners and traders, 150 surveillance systems have been placed a few weeks ago, it is learnt.