#chestpain #heartburn #fatigue #shortnessofbreath
What Is It?
Cardiovascular problems like heart attacks are one of Singapore’s top 3 causes of death. What is worrisome is that many may start to develop cardiovascular problems at age 30 onwards. However, many cardiovascular problems remain undetected till it worsens into something more severe, like a heart attack.
Should I Be Concerned?
Studies show that 33% of Singaporeans live with hypertension and half of them don’t know they suffer from it. Barely one-third are controlling their hypertension. Similarly, about one third of Singaporeans aged 40 and above have high cholesterol, yet most do not know about it, and thus they fail to take measures to control it. More than 80% of Singaporeans aged 30 to 40 do not control their blood pressure adequately. This means they are more likely to develop complications further down the road.
How Can I Prevent It?
Regular health check-ups, Dietary measures, limiting intake of salt and highly processed sugars, stress management, improving sleep quality, quit smoking, being compliant to medications when indicated and engage in regular exercise. Speak with us, we’ve got you covered.
