Alarming spread of heart diseases

Heart disease is a very common ailment in our country nowadays. More than 10 per cent of our population is suffering from coronary diseases and it is alarming. The health ministry needs to create awareness so that our people can be alert against this disease.  

According to the world health organization, heart disease is a major health problem worldwide and is a major cause of premature death. We can avoid heart disease by leading a regulated life. We must not indulge in sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and drinking and avoid rich and fast food and red meat as far as possible.

 According to an estimate, coronary diseases are found responsible for 25 per cent of deaths in USA.  If we include a 30-minute workout in our daily routine, we can expect to remain safe from the coronary diseases.

Heart disease is described as a condition which affecting the heart and a heart attack is caused when the blood flow of our heart is blocked by a blood clot. I hope city dwellers will be alert against this deadly disease which often takes away life silently before the victims can seek medical assistance.

It is high time we become aware of this disease and also make our near and dear ones aware. We must not forget we have no choice but to lead a healthy life and encourage our children to do the same.

Roksana Sultana

Uttara,

Dhaka