Malu Ora Igbo: The silent k!ller called cardiovascular dis£ase

Over the past few weeks, many prominent people in Nigeria have died after reportedly slumping and ending up in the hospital.

For Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, he was using the remote to change the TV channel in his hotel in London when his son suddenly saw his beloved Father losing control of himself and eventually slumping to the ground. His wife, who left him barely 10 minutes earlier couldn’t believe it when the Doctor pronounced him dead at the hospital later that fateful Friday night.

For the legendary Onyeka Onwenu, there was no sign too. She had just finished off an energetic performance, when she returned to her seat to take some water. Suddenly the story changed and she began a journey of no return.

As sad as these stories appear, there are plenty of lessons the living can pick from them.

Not so many people know that Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – which includes heart disease and stroke – is currently the number one cause of death globally. Every year, millions pass away through these complications.

According to researchers, annual CVD deaths are projected to rise to 23.3 million by 2030 (mainly from heart attacks and strokes) if current trends are not reversed! The leading risk factor for CVD is high blood pressure, also known as raised blood pressure or hypertension.

It will shock you to know that one in every three adults in today’s world is at risk.

It is often referred to as the “silent killer” as many people are not aware they have it, yet at least 9.4 million people die every year due to it.

Some of the factors responsible are the unhealthy lifestyle people often live, increased stress levels, limited access to healthcare and in some cases, it could be genetic.

Some of these deaths are avoidable. Indeed!
Henceforth, can we all make it a point of duty to promote healthy diets, regular exercise, and stress management techniques?

Can the government begin to take policy measures such as the implementation of policies to reduce risk factors like tobacco use and unhealthy food consumption more seriously?

Can we make going for regular medical checks a regular habit? You mustn’t be ill to visit your doctor!

Can we show more kindness to people? Can we take people’s mental health more seriously?

I honestly believe we can.

May the Souls of the departed rest in peace. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>