Did you know that an average of 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour, which is a shocking statistic. Even more alarming is the fact that the World Health Organization states 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke annually. Unfortunately, strokes remain a major health concern and, at the heart of it, […]
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It’s essential to recognise the profound impact our health decisions can have on future generations. Our actions will determine whether we can stem the tide of heart disease in South Africa, where heart disease, stroke and hypertension (high blood pressure) remain prevalent. According to The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), 215 people die
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Over 30% of adults in South Africa live with high blood pressure, which is responsible for one in every two strokes and two in every five heart attacks, according to The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa. Conventional wisdom attributes hypertension primarily to excessive salt intake – but this may only be one of the
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It’s reported that close on 50% of South Africans over 15 live with hypertension – also known as the silent killer. Even more alarming is 50% are undiagnosed and untreated. A public health campaign “Because I Say So” is calling on consumers to get a blood pressure check. This non-evasive test takes five minutes and
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