PHCC expert urges public to prioritise heart health
<p>Doha, Qatar: Senior Consultant Family Medicine at Leabaib Health Center, affiliated with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Dr. Mohammed Al Otaibi has urged the public to prioritise heart health through prevention, regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle, warning against ignoring symptoms that may require urgent medical attention.</p> <p>Marking World Heart Day, observed annually on…
Doha, Qatar - Dr. Mohammed Al Otaibi, Senior Consultant Family Medicine at Leabaib Health Center under the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has urged the public to prioritize heart health. The expert addressed the World Heart Day on September 29, emphasizing the importance of prevention, early detection, and managing modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which remain a leading cause of death globally.
Dr. Al Otaibi warned that ignoring symptoms necessitating urgent medical attention can be dangerous. He identified smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, and chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol as significant heart health threats. He stressed quitting smoking, maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and consistent medical follow-up as crucial steps towards protecting the heart.
The expert encouraged incorporating physical activity into daily routines and suggested a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fish, while reducing salt, saturated fats, sugar, and fast food. Dr. Al Otaibi urged the public to address obesity not just for weight loss but to improve overall quality of life and reduce cardiovascular risks.
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