What is the need?
As per WHO, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), are the number 1 cause of death globally, take the lives of 17.9 million people every year, 31% of all global deaths (half of all non-communicable-disease related deaths); and over 23 million predicted deaths from CVDs by 2030. WHO has a target to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) 25% by 2025, of which CVDs make up the largest proportion. Hence, we need to take care of our hearts.
CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels that supply blood to the lungs, brain, kidneys, and other parts of the body. CVDs include
- Coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions
- Four out of 5CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes
- One-third of these deaths occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age
When is it celebrated?
- Your head: To understand what is a heart-healthy lifestyle & change your behavior accordingly.
- Your influence: To set an example & change the attitude of people
- Your compassion: To look beyond the self & support the vulnerable people
What are the preventive measures?
Many CVDs are preventable by addressing
The behavioral risk factors such as-
- Healthy diet: Take a diet with fruits, vegetables, grain products, lean meat, and fish as well as limit the consumption of animal fat, sugar, and salt.
- Do not smoke and do not be near people who smoke.
- Exercise regularly: Every day for 30 min in order to accelerate the heart rate and breathing.
Continuous monitoring and control-
- Blood pressure, like hypertension (high blood pressure), may cause myocardial infarction
- Blood sugar levels especially if you have diabetes.
- Blood cholesterol since high cholesterol increases the risk of myocardial infarction.
- Carefully take the medication- Take your medicines regularly as prescribed by the Doctor.
Keep track of your progress and feel proud of what you do for your own and family’s health.
What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
- Mild pain or discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back neck jaw, or stomach
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness
What is the first aid for heart attack?
- Allow the victim to sit up, or in the position that is most comfortable.
- Loosen any tight clothing.
- Ask if the person takes any chest pain medicine, such as nitroglycerin for a known heart condition, and help them to take it.
- If the pain does not go away promptly with rest or within 3 minutes of taking nitroglycerin, call for emergency medical help.
- Take the victim to the hospital as soon as possible.
References:
- https://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/world-heart-day/en/
- https://www.nhp.gov.in/world-heart-day,-2018_pg
- https://www.who.int/health-topics/cardiovascular-diseases/#tab=tab_1
- https://www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/world-heart-day-2020/
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