World Heart day is an important annual event, witnessed every year on 29th September. The day is celebrated by organizing various activities and awareness events globally to raise awareness about the heart disease and its preventive measures to manage the cardiovascular diseases.
Heart attack, Stroke and coronary heart disease are one of the most common reason of deaths due to cardiovascular disorders.
The theme “Use Heart for Every Heart” intends to address the people to have opportunity to use their thinking and action towards the betterment of humanity, nature and itself, through which huge mortality due to cardiovascular can be curbed.
Preventive Measures to Keep Heart Healthy
** Keeping body mass index under control.
** Keeping eye on High blood pressure (hypertension) and High level of cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
** Limiting the consumption of excess sodium – risk of high blood pressure (hypertension)
** Understanding the early sign & symptoms and taking appropriate action to avoid any complication
** Avoiding sedentary lifestyle, opting for active lifestyle by indulging in physical activities
** Monitoring heart health through consultation and awareness programs
** Eating healthy and balanced diets, avoiding trans fat and junk foods
** Avoid smoking & alcohol consumptions
** Learn to manage the stress & get quality sleep