2024-01-18 07:00:02
Nearly 9 million people died from heart disease in 2019, according to the WHO. Cardiovascular diseases represent a total of 16% of deaths, the leading cause of mortality worldwide.
These diseases can be linked to individual behaviors such as smoking or a sedentary lifestyle or associated with other pathologies, such as diabetes or obesity. Other causes can also be added to these factors, for example environmental (atmospheric pollution).
To prevent complications from heart disease, what are the first signs that should prompt you to consult? Why is it essential to check your blood pressure regularly?
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