Heart Care Festival – Avoid Negative Stress
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | December 9, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 6.50 |
| Quantity | 1,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1406 Stamp Number IN 1468 Yvert et Tellier IN 1203 Stanley Gibbons IN 1555 |
| Themes | Healthcare | Stylized Figures / Persons |
Table of Contents
Heart Care Foundation of India: Promoting Heart Health
Introduction:
- Foundation Year: 1986
- Founder: Smt. Pushpa Chopra
- Purpose: Raising awareness about heart disease and promoting preventive measures
Objectives:
- Public Awareness: Educate the public on heart disease and the importance of heart care.
- Medical Education: Organize educational programs for doctors, including conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Support for the Underprivileged: Enlist voluntary agencies for free heart check-ups and treatment for those unable to afford it.
Key Milestones:
- Campaigns: “Save a Life Campaign” for Delhi Police and “Shashi Bala Save a Life” campaign.
- Resources: Acquisition of ambulances.
- Events: Conducted the “Run For Your Heart” campaign in 1991.
Heart Care Festival:
- Dates: December 9th to 19th
- Association: Government of the National Capital Territory
- Major Events:
- WORLDCON-93: Sessions on clinical cardiology with 2000 doctor delegates from around the world.
- The Perfect Health Mela: Aimed at patients and specialists, featuring skits, plays, and folk dances to promote health messages.
- MEDIEXPO-93: Exhibition of medical, surgical, and diagnostic tools.
Importance of Stress Management:
- Awareness: Stress has a significant impact on cardiovascular health and needs to be managed by individuals.
- Message: Avoid stress, negative thinking, and depression to prevent heart attacks.
Commemorative Stamp:
- Design Elements:
- Phases: Depression, stress, and despondency as the three “negatives” to avoid for heart health.
- Heart Depiction: The heart as a flower protected by two leaves, the logo of the Heart Care Foundation of India.
- First Day Cover: Graphic depiction of the health triad of right food, right behavior, and positive thinking, symbolized by a man and a woman bearing the ancient serpent symbol of healing.
Credits:
- Stamp & Cancellation: Shri Shanka Samantha
- First Day Cover: Heart Care Foundation of India
The Heart Care Foundation of India continues to make significant strides in promoting heart health, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and stress management.