Heart disease is a major health risk for the world. According to statistics, more than 620 million (62 crores) people suffer from heart disease worldwide and cases of this disease are being reported in about 60 million (six crores) people every year. Severe condition of heart diseases can cause heart attack and cardiac arrest which is considered one of the leading causes of death.
Experts say, heart health problems can happen to a person of any age, so all people should take preventive measures from an early age. Doctors say all people should know about their risk factors and keep trying continuously to reduce the risk.
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September to raise awareness about heart disease and related diseases and educate people about its prevention. People often have this question in their mind about heart disease, is there any way to know whether you will have this disease in the future or not?
Identify heart diseases on time.
Seth Martin, senior cardiologist at Johns Hopkins, says, the average age of people with heart disease can also be less. People who have a low risk of coronary artery disease live an average of 10 years longer than those with high risk.
The best news is that after finding out your risks, you can do a lot to reduce the risk of heart disease. It is necessary to identify the risks as early as possible and make efforts to prevent its risk.
Are you at risk of heart disease? The ABCDE formula is very helpful in understanding this.
A (Age): Age and other factors
Aging is a major risk factor for heart disease. As you grow older, the risk of heart disease increases even more due to high blood pressure unhealthy lifestyle, etc. Heart-related events have been reported the most in men over 45 years of age and women after menopause. This means that as you grow older, you should become more alert about heart diseases.
B (Blood Pressure)
Increased blood pressure is considered a major factor in heart disease. A reading above 140/90 is considered high blood pressure. Due to high blood pressure, the pressure on the arteries and heart increases significantly, which can also increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. People who often have high blood pressure are at a higher risk of heart disease.
Increased C (Cholesterol) levels is dangerous
Just like blood pressure, high cholesterol is also considered a cause of heart disease. Due to too much cholesterol in the blood, fatty substances start increasing in the arteries, which affects blood circulation. People who often have high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood lipid profile test may have a very high risk of heart disease in the future.
D (Diabetes)
High blood sugar levels increase the risk of diabetes, a condition that is also considered a factor in heart disease. Diabetics have twice the risk of coronary artery disease. Most people with type-2 diabetes can be victims of this. People suffering from diabetes need to keep trying to prevent heart disease along with blood sugar.
E (Exercise)
It is considered necessary to make a habit of regular exercise to keep the heart healthy. If you do not exercise and are not physically active, then it can increase your chances of falling prey to heart disease in the future. Lack of exercise further increases the problems of heart disease like obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
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