Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most common causes of death in Lithuania. Although considerable progress has been made in the last year in the fight against these diseases, the situation still remains quite complex. Unfortunately, Lithuanians still pay too little attention to their health and, as a result, suffer from both complex and mild forms of cardiovascular diseases. The cardiologist says that poor food, especially fatty food, contributes the most to this.
Why are heart diseases so common in Lithuania?
Lithuanians really quite often have serious health problems that are related to the heart. Diet is often blamed for this in the first place. The culprit is the large amount of fatty food, salt, and few vegetables and fruits. Also low physical activity, sedentary lifestyle. Finally, smoking and alcohol consumption contribute to the biggest risk factors ," the cardiologist specifies.
There are cases where a person is prone to heart disease due to genetics. Environmental factors also influence: stress and pollution.
Problems that occur most often
Ischemic heart disease is one of the most common heart diseases caused by atherosclerosis – the accumulation of cholesterol plaques in the arteries. High blood pressure is also a big risk. It is a silent killer, often without symptoms, but increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart diseases.
Heart attack is one of the most common causes of death in Lithuania. This disease not only takes lives, but also significantly worsens the quality of life of the survivors.
Prevention – will help prevent diseases
In Lithuania, the mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases is one of the highest in Europe. These diseases are increasingly being diagnosed in younger people. A large proportion of the population has at least one risk factor for heart disease. Unfortunately, the statistics are chilling.
" In order to avoid heart and blood vessel diseases, it is important to change your life to a good and healthy one. A balanced diet, regular physical activity, refusal of smoking and alcohol consumption, weight control – can help not only to prevent diseases, but also to feel good in general , "- says the doctor.
Regular health check-ups are also necessary, ie blood pressure measurement, cholesterol level test, blood tests, electrocardiogram. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease complications and improve quality of life.
