World Heart Day is celebrated every year on the 29th of September to educate people on Cardiovascular disease (CVD). Let's check some facts about Cardiovascular disease, according to WHO: - CVD is the number 1 cause of death globally - 17.9 million people die every year from CVDs, that's 31% of all global deaths - 1.1 billion adults have raised blood pressure less than 1 in 5 have it under control - 80% of all CVD deaths are from heart attacks and strokes. Below lifestyle changes may help vulnerable members from heart attacks and strokes. - Less salt and fatty diet - Healthy diet incorporated with fruits and vegetables - Good physical activity - Avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking - Routine blood pressure checkup and annual full body checkup post 30yrs of age.
