Pinoy urged to practice healthy lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular diseases

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Quote:An official of the World Health Organization urged Filipinos yesterday to practice a healthy lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular diseases amid the rising number of people with heart problems in developing country like the Philippines

Acting WHO Representative Michael Voniatis said heart disease has remained the no. 1 killer disease in developed countries and its occurrence is increasing in developing countries.

“About 17 million people worldwide die annually due to cardiovascular disease. In the Philippines, heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of mortality with 120,000 Filipinos dying each year because of these diseases,” Voniatis said during the annual celebration of Heart Month at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

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