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10 deaths in 24 hours while performing Garba! Can dancing trigger heart attack?

Navratri celebrations took a tragic turn for families in Gujarat as 10 people including a 13-year-old died of a reported heart attack in 24 hours while playing Garba in the state. 'People suffering from high blood pressure, and diabetes should avoid Garba' Meanwhile, the organisers of commercial 'Garba' events in towns and cities have been asked to deploy an ambulance and a medical team at the venue so that participants get aid immediately in case of a health emergency. The intention behind the directive was that participants get timely treatment in case of emergencies “such as blood pressure issue or snake bite,” state health minister Rushikesh Patel said. People suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease should avoid playing garba, it added.

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