Asuncion, IP Agency.- The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, through the National Cardiovascular Prevention Program, urges the adoption of preventive measures to reduce the incidence of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases, as well as to avoid premature deaths.
In this regard, he says that a change in lifestyle can be a first step to improve or preserve heart health; healthy habits such as a balanced diet, regular physical activity, as well as reducing the consumption of salt, sugar and substances such as tobacco and alcohol are key to daily heart care.
The Ministry of Health points out that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature mortality and disability worldwide. It has been proven that quitting smoking, reducing salt intake and increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, doing regular physical activity and avoiding harmful alcohol consumption reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular risk factors also include obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol, which have a negative impact not only on the heart but also on other organs.
Among the most common cardiovascular diseases are ischemic heart disease, hypertensive disease and heart failure, which affect men more. With simple lifestyle changes, these conditions can be prevented or treated.
In this context, it is recommended to monitor blood pressure at least once a month, especially if there is no family history of hypertension or obesity. The normal value is 120/80 mmHg.
Likewise, a healthy diet, by including fruits, vegetables and foods rich in fiber, helps reduce cholesterol and prevent diseases such as colon cancer. Reduce salt consumption, as it increases blood pressure and affects the heart.
Likewise, it is recommended to control sugar consumption: moderate consumption, since excessive consumption can cause obesity, increase cardiovascular risk and worsen the health of diabetics.
She also stresses the importance of doing physical activity, moderate exercise on a regular basis, always under medical supervision, as well as maintaining an adequate weight. She maintains that overweight and obesity increase cardiovascular risk, so it is important to maintain a healthy weight.
Another recommendation is not to smoke, since smoking is an important cardiovascular risk factor, so it is essential to avoid smoking.
Stress must also be managed. Learning to manage stress can help maintain a healthy heart. The health ministry adds that our cardiovascular health is essential for a longer and fuller life.
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2024-09-20 13:13:53
