In Singapore, it is known that 1 out of 3 deaths is associated with heart disease and stroke. That means you have a 33% chance dying from cardiovascular disease. While many cultures do not demonstrate high death rate from heart disease, it is the leading cause of death in Singapore for both men and women. And this is a bad news. However, the good news is that if you understand the cause of the disease and the contributing factors, it is a highly preventable disease. There is nothing natural about dying from heart disease; after all it is a disease of modern life that stemmed from poor dietary and lifestyle habits.
Did you know?
- The World Heart Foundation celebrates world heart month annually in September.
- World Heart Day is held on the last Sunday of September every year.
- World Heart Day is held to promote preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- In Singapore, cardiovascular disease accounted for 30% of all deaths, representing one of the leading causes of deaths.
- Cardiovascular disease in many cases is highly preventable.
- Cardiovascular disease is a chronic lifestyle disease resulted from poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyles factors.
- Cardiovascular disease is also known as the disease of the heart and arteries, not only the heart itself.
In conjunction with the World Heart Month, we will be sharing educative information about your cardiovascular system. Make sure that you are getting the updated news for a better heart health.
Wishing you the best of health!
