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From Jonas Ike, Abuja
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Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire on Friday launched a nationwide campaign against cardiovascular disease also known as heart attack giving eleven simple lifestyle and dietary information that reduce its risks in humans.
The Minister who also held a press conference in commemoration of the World Heart Day with the theme:’My Heart, Your Heart’ also used the occasion to launch a pocketbook entitled My Healthy Heart.
He noted that cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, stroke, heart disease is the major non-communicable disease and world’s number one cause of death.
He also that country witnessed high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in 2018 with hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, cardiomyopathesis and ischemic diseases at 31 2%, 27.6%,11.5% and 0.7% respectively.
The Minister called for a collaborative effort of stakeholders and the general public in the fight against heart disease and other aliments.
The most important nuggets for a healthy heart are: avoid tobacco, avoid alcohol intake, engage in physical activity, eat minimal fats and oils.
Others are: eat adequate fresh fruits and vegetables, reduce sodium intake, reduce and maintain healthy body weight, go for regular medical check up, manage stress and take time to relax and have adequate and quality sleep.