Heart diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and heart rhythm problems account for some of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the foremost mortality reasons in the UAE too and can account for almost 40 per cent of all deaths. The prevalence is increasing in younger populations, mainly due to increased risk factors in this population set, such as hypertension, abdominal obesity, diabetes and more.
The good news is that you can prevent many forms of heart disease by making lifestyle changes that are known to improve cardiac health. Most of these changes are easy and affordable for people of all ages to implement. When it comes to heart health, small changes in a sedentary lifestyle or poor eating habits can create big, positive ripples.