A heart attack can be fatal and the worse part is, it can occur suddenly without any symptoms.
To create awareness among people about the rising burden of heart disease around the world, World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29. Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability accounting for 17.9 million lives annually. At present, heart disease is a leading cause of death among Indians, accounting for 28% of all causes. Heart disease tends to affect Indians at a much younger age about 10 years earlier as compared to their western counterparts, due to genetic predisposition to heart disease coupled with the rapid adaptation of a westernized lifestyle.
The most common risk factors of heart disease include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease, old age, lack of physical activity, low intake of fruits and vegetables, smoking and stress. The World Heart Day is observed to create awareness on the fact that at least 80 per cent of early demise related to heart disease might be prevented by managing major modifiable risk factors such as cigarette consumption, detrimental living standards and a sedentary lifestyle.
THE RISING CONCERN OF CVD IN PANDEMIC TIMES
The burden of CVD is estimated to rise further during the ongoing pandemic, owing to factors of staying indoors, stress, sedentary lifestyle, poor work-life balance, etc. Many patients with existing heart conditions skipped on their routine check-up or visiting the hospital in the fear of getting infected by COVID -19.
THE WAY FORWARD TO MANAGE HEART HEALTH
Yes, these are difficult times and nobody knows when we will be going back to living a normal life again. But we do know the consequences we might have to face if we do not take care of our heart.
NEUBERG LABS HOME DIAGNOSTIC TEST AT THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
Diagnostic and health care services at one’s doorstep would undoubtedly help in resolving the health care issues, thereby, leading to better health outcomes during the ongoing pandemic. In these tough times, Neuberg diagnostics have initiated home-testing facilities to make sure that social distancing doesn’t act as a hurdle in maintaining good health. Neuberg diagnostics have initiated ‘Quality Hassle-Free’ diagnostic services just a call away, with medical tests at home. Samples will be collected by well-trained, certified phlebotomist following hygienic measures. Live Healthy, Stay Young at Heart!!!
Visit your nearest Get a free blood cholesterol test done at our centre this World Heart Day on 29th & 30th September 2020.
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