Heart disease is the silent killer amongst us. Each year, it takes more lives than any other disease. And yet, it can be easily prevented. Find out about the causes, symptoms and preventive measure for cardiovascular diseases in this slideshow.

1. Heart Disease
A healthy heart is the secret to a Befikar life!
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2. • Cardiovascular diseases include a
number of heart and blood vessel
disorders.
• They cause more deaths globally
than any other disease.
• Women and men are equally
affected.
• About 1 million babies are born each
year with congenital heart defects.
Cardiovascular Diseases
According to the World Heart Federation, more than 17.3 million people die of
cardiovascular diseases each year.

3. Causes of Cardiovascular Diseases
Unhealthy diet and physical
inactivity, which lead to:
• Obesity, high blood pressure,
high blood glucose, and high
blood lipids.
• Other factors are: excessive
use of tobacco and alcohol,
stress, and hereditary
predisposition.

4. Some Common Symptoms
• Pain/discomfort in the centre of
the chest, arms, left shoulder,
elbows, jaw, and back.
• Shortness of breath, feeling light-
headed or fainting, loss of
coordination and difficulty
speaking.
• Nausea, fatigue, confusion.
• Sudden difficulty in seeing, or
numbness along one side of the
body.
If you experience these symptoms, you may be having a stroke, or heart attack,
or rheumatic fever. It is best to seek emergency medical care in this situation.

5. Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases
• Eat a balanced and healthy diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid tobacco.
• Check your risk of heart disease
regularly by monitoring your blood
pressure, blood sugar and blood
lipids.
Did You Know? According to the WHO, about 80% of cardiovascular diseases
are preventable!

6. Some Useful Links
Test your risk for heart disease:
http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/resources/tools.html
Educate your children about living a healthy life and the importance of a healthy
heart:
http://www.world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/awareness/world-heart-
day/children-leaflet/
Find out more about how heart disease affects women, and how it can be
spotted and prevented:
http://www.cdc.gov/women/heart/index.htm

7. Thank You
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