Foundation warns of deadly consequences of cardiovascular disease
The foundation has embarked on an awareness campaign.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation has issued a warning regarding the increasing impact of cardiovascular disease, which could have dire consequences. As South Africa observes Heart Awareness Month in September, the foundation has initiated an awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of coronary heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, hypertension, and the importance of prevention.
Courtney Du Plessis, a representative from the foundation, emphasized, "The Heart and Stroke Foundation leads Heart Awareness Month every September to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and encourage South Africans to take action to protect their heart health." She further explained that "because of the unhealthy lifestyles that younger people are leading, they are engaging in unhealthy lifestyles.
They are smoking and mainly vaping, which is more dangerous than actually smoking, increasing their risks of high blood pressure and heart disease." Du Plessis stressed the significance of recognizing warning signs, promoting prevention, and early intervention to combat this growing health issue.
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