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Cardiovascular Disease

Posted by on Thursday, January 23, 2014, In : noncommunicable disease

World Heart Day is a health awareness event that is hosted every year on September 29.

Each year cardiovascular diseases take the lives of 17 million people, with 80% of these deaths occurring in low and middle income countries. Of these cardiovascular diseases, 7.3 million are deaths due to heart disease and 6.2% to strokes.

Cardiovascular disease is a major non-communicable disease that can be prevented by developing a healthy lifestyle.

Cardiovascular diseases are:

Heart disease
Strokes
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Peripheral Artery Disease of The Legs

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Friday, June 29, 2012, In : noncommunicable disease

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a vascular disease affecting the arteries of the legs.

The arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the cells of the body so they can function and keep the organs healthy.

In PAD there is a gradual build up of plaque within the arteries , these fatty deposits restrict the blood flow and can cause other organs to fail.

PAD can also be as a result of an embolism or inflammation of the blood vessels.

PAD can be serious if not treated early; it requires medical attenti...
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Non-Communicable Diseases-A Global Concern

Posted by Healthyou, Consumer Health Educator on Monday, May 28, 2012, In : noncommunicable disease

Non-communicable diseases (NCD's) are a global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations are calling on all to join together in the fight against them.

Non-Communicable diseases are chronic diseases such as cancer, heart dsease, strokes,diabetes,asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).

Thirty six million people die each year and millions more are sick because of NCD's. Fortunately NCD's can be prevented.