Created in year 2000 to inform people around the globe about heart diseases.

World leading cause of death, claiming 17.1 million lives each year. At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.

The global impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which includes CVDs, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers, on the social and economic development of all United Nations (UN) countries is enormous. They are responsible for 60 per cent of deaths worldwide (35 million) and half of these can be attributed to CVD, making it the worlds number one killer.

No regular mechanism for early recognition of risk factors like GP screening in western countries.

Prevention is better than cure.

AWARENESS
Need to know what needs to be prevented

RISK FACTORS
Modifiable

Non modifiable

Non Modifiable

Age Sex Family history Ethnic origin

Modifiable Risk Factors

Hypertension Serum cholesterol Obesity Diabetes Mellitus Physical Inactivity Cigarette Smoking Alcohol Intake

HYPERTENSI ON
Early diagnosis Aggressive treatment Exercise Stress free schedule Low salt intake

DYSLIPIDEM IA
High cholestrol Low HDL High TG

OBESITY
BMI W/H ratio

Factors For Obesity Are Many

Unhealthy diets among a growing number of individuals as time constraints and greater mobility modify eating habits, replacing traditional meals by snacks on the go. Other causes are: Over consumption of food too rich in calories, proteins, fat and carbohydrates as well as sugar. Infect globally, humanity is becoming more physically inactive due to urbanization, motorized transport.

HEALTHY DIET

FOOD POLICY
Decrease in Na content Labeling of nutritional contents Awareness of caloric value

DIABETES
Early recognition Diets Drugs Regular monitoring

Physical Inactivity
Independent risk factor Promotes other problems like obesity Exercise helps in sugar and blood pressure control

Exercise & CVD

Serves several functions in preventing and treating those at high risk. Reduces incidence of obesity. Increases HDL Lowers LDL and total cholesterol Helps control diabetes and hypertension Those at high risk should take part in a specially supervised

Increase opportunity for physical activities at schools work places and community.

Cancers 4Lung diseases 4Heart disease 4Cardiovascular diseases 4Stroke 4Osteoporosis and weakened bones 4Circulatory problems 4Ulcers 4Premature aging 4Damage to the fetus 4Low sperm count and impotence 4Spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) 4Decreased lung function 4Bronchitis 4Infections 4Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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SMOKING

CAD relentless course in Asian ( south Asians) We can prevent it!!!

Peshawar Heart Study

MESSAGE
Search your enemies at home Refuse to inhale nicotine Watch what you eat Take a walk

Prevention
Get regular medical checkups. Control your blood pressure. Check your cholesterol. Dont smoke. Exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy weight. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Manage stress.

29th Sep-2011

THANK YOU