Stroke ranks as the first cause of death in Indonesia and heart disease ranked second. Both diseases are included in the category of cardiovascular disease, is a disease that affects the heart and blood vessels.A major shift in both diseases. In the data released by Balitbangkes included the data in 1990. In 1990, stroke become the fourth leading cause of death. While heart disease is not in the top 10 causes of death in Indonesia. The shift occurred in the 2000s where heart disease has entered the top five causes of death in Indonesia.
It certainly should be your concern. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. So should you prevent this disease. Because when it is exposed to, the treatment is expensive.
Here are some ways you can do to prevent cardiovascular disease:
• Medical check up
Perform routine checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. There is now a medical device that allows you to check yourself. However, if you want better consult your doctor. If there are not normal, you can ask for advice any action to be taken.
• Leave the cigarettes and alcohol
James Beckerman added a healthy lifestyle such as not smoking and not drinking can also help you reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Regular exercise
Physical activity is important for you to do. According to James Beckerman, MD, FACC, cardiologist from St. Vincent Medical Center, USA, exercise 3-4 times a week. It was not long in sports, just 30 minutes a day.
• A healthy diet
Choosing healthy menu closely related to heart health, and it could prevent cardiovascular disease. Routine consumption of vegetables, legumes, fruits, Cereal, fish, and unsaturated fats like olive could be the right choice diet. Diet is often called the Mediterranean diet.
To find out how to prevent other types of cardiovascular disease types, you can contact a doctor or health professional.
