World Heart Day is on September 29. The theme is "Use heart for action". Pakistan faces a serious heart disease problem. Previously thought to affect only older people, it now affects young individuals too.
In Karachi, 15% of heart patients are between 25 and 40. Heart disease causes 30% of deaths in Pakistan. Smoking and high blood pressure are main reasons. Over 33 million Pakistanis live with diabetes, doubling their heart disease risk. A healthy heart lifestyle includes: regular exercise, balanced diet, no smoking and, stress management. Following these tips greatly reduces heart disease risk. However, Pakistan's rural areas lack healthcare access and education. Strong public health policies are needed to provide quality facilities and cardiologists for all.
Kainat Rashid Hussain
Zanth Academy Jusak
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