Sarawak Heart Founation
Walk-a-Mile
World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke include :
- Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
- Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that 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.
World
Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to
inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest
cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative
measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide
and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3
million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30
percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart
disease and stroke include :
- Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
- Smoking
- Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe
that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death,
claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By
2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually
that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its
members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that 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.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf
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In Kuching, the Sarawak Heart Foundation (SHF) together with Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), in conjunction with World Heart Day, will hold the event on 29th September. To mark this year's World Heart Day, there will be a Walk-a-Mile event held at Taman Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. A registration fee of RM20 entitles one to a free T-shirt, free health screening (BMI, sugar level, cholesterol and counselling), free gifts and lucky draw prizes. Free healthy breakfast will be provided. The registration counter will open from 5.30am on that day. Stalls will sell food and items for living a healthy lifestyle. There will also be aerobics, line dancing sessions and a fun games session. All are welcomed. For more information, call 082-258212 or 082-233784.
World
Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to
inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest
cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative
measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide
and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3
million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30
percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart
disease and stroke include :
- Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
- Smoking
- Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe
that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death,
claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By
2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually
that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its
members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that 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.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf
World
Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to
inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest
cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative
measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide
and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3
million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30
percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart
disease and stroke include :
- Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
- Smoking
- Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe
that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death,
claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By
2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually
that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its
members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that 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.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf
World
Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September each year to
inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest
cause of death worldwide. The event also aims to promote preventative
measures that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide
and this is projected to remain so, and according to WHO, about 17.3
million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2008, representing 30
percent of all global deaths. Risk factors that may lead to heart
disease and stroke include :
- Raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels
- Smoking
- Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe
that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death,
claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By
2030, it is expected that 23 million people will die from CVDs annually
that is more than the population of Australia! Together with its
members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that 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.
- See more at: http://www.yjm.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=50&parentid=23#sthash.i91u5kur.dpuf
