29 September - World Heart Day

This festival is designed to draw attention to the diseases of the cardiovascular system, was established by WHO in 1999. Traditionally, it is celebrated every last Sunday of the first autumn months, and this time he fell on the 29th number.

World Heart Day

On this day, activists and representatives of health organizations conduct information campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the world population about the causes and consequences of the emergence of fatal heart disease.

For several years, diseases of the cardiovascular system are the most common cause of death worldwide. Every year they take the lives of over 17 million (approximately 30% of total deaths).

WHO experts suggest that by 2013 this figure will increase by at least 9 million, and from these forecasts, the scientists get scared. The main "killers", according to officials of the World Health Organization, will stroke and coronary heart disease. By the way, these diseases are now - the main cause of death among Russians.

Domestic scholars argue that by serdchno disease die, on average, every 805 people out of 100 thousand of our compatriots. Among the main factors in the development of these diseases, researchers are called:
- High (& gt; 140/90) blood pressure,
- High level of cholesterol and blood glucose,
- Smoking,
- Unbalanced diet with a lack of fruits and vegetables,
- Lack of exercise,
- overweight,
- Obesity.

Obesity affects 30% of Russians, and the diagnosis of obesity put every fifth inhabitant of our country.

This sad situation is observed in other countries. That is why leading doctors are sounding the alarm, trying to attract the attention of ordinary people to what they eat and how the food is prepared. "Wrong, unhealthy diet - the main cause of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, and increases the chance of a healthy heart of each of us to live a long, happy life! "- Remind physicians.

As part of the World Heart Day   volunteers and health workers more than 100 countries will talk about the danger of an epidemic of cardiovascular disease and the need for preventive measures against coronary heart disease and stroke in all population groups. The information will be supplied in a variety of formats: from the round tables and public lectures, performances, and ending with sports. (READ MORE)

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