Yesterday, the world marked World Heart Day with a flurry of events and activities centering on heart disease. From advice about what to do to prevent heart ailments, to how to manage one’s lifestyle and habits, a plethora of information about the disease was made available.

It got one thinking that in the vast spectrum of ailments, there are some that are better publicised in a way and are better understood by people than others. Heart ailments have been hugely publicised and receive a lot of attention. Health food manufacturers bombard viewers on how to keep the heart healthy, and celebrities tied to the cause shine bright in the spotlight. While this is a good thing, one has to make an effort to raise awareness of other diseases too.