CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

INFORMATION AND HEALTH

First things first

• There are tons of information on CVD but how much of it is available to the man on the street?
   

• Only 8% of the total publications on CVD are from developing countries
   

• More than 60% of the Global burden of coronary heart disease occurs in developing countries.
   

• 82% of the future increase in coronary heart disease mortality will occur in developing countries.
   

• Two-thirds of the patients die before reaching the hospital, this highlights the need for early recognition and prevention.

• Major risk factors of CVD include:

  • High blood pressure

  • Tobacco / Smoking

  • Diabetes

  • High cholesterol

  • Physical inactivity

  • Obesity and

  • Socio-economic status

The place of awareness in fighting CVD

• Awareness is the most effective method of intervention. According to WHO two-thirds of patients die before reaching the hospital. So the need for early recognition and prevention is necessary.
   

• The foundation will use all proper and culturally acceptable media to draw attention to CVD, working closely will Youth Development Groups. (Drama, films, school clubs, healh planning clubs, inter-house sports, religious institutions, neighborhood programs)

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