Preventing Heart and Related Diseases through a Healthy Lifestyle

Highlights from Sana Ullah Ghamman's Speech at the Annual PANAH Walk Cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in Pakistan. Alarmingly, more than forty percent of Pakistani adults are obese, and in every ninety seconds, a person dies from heart disease in Pakistan. A significant contributor to these diseases is an unhealthy lifestyle. To combat this, regular walking, exercise, and avoiding foods which are high in fat, salt, and sugar, along with refraining from smoking, are crucial. Diet plays a pivotal role in prevention, with excessive sugar consumption being a major cause. Sugary drinks, in particular, are a significant concern as a 250ml glass can contain 7 to 9 teaspoons of sugar, leading to heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, various typ...