Heart Diseases

One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study

The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities.

Publication Date:

22/01/2019

Source: Kuensel (Bhutan)

Tags:

Bhutan, Non Communicable Diseases, Obesity, Respiratory Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension (Blood Pressure)

Air Pollution

Delhi: Pollution has led to spike in heart, lung illness, says doctors

With the temperature set to dip further, doctors cautioned that any symptom of chest pain along with difficulty in breathing should be addressed immediately.

Publication Date:

26/12/2018

Source: Indian Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

Delhi, Air Pollution, Health Effects, Heart Diseases

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Changes of percent body fat as a useful surrogate for risk of declined renal function

The association between anthropometric indices with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was examined previously.

Publication Date:

26/11/2018

Author(s): Yuan-Yuei Chen, Wen-Hui Fang, Chung-Ching Wang & et al

Source: Scientific Reports

Vol:

8

Issue:

17289

pp:

1-7

Tags:

Obesity, Renal Failure, Taiwan, Heart Diseases, Non Communicable Diseases

Air Pollution

Air pollution emerging as third major risk factor for heart disease

Mumbai: Air pollution is emerging as the third major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in India.

Publication Date:

15/10/2018

Source: Free Press Journal

Tags:

Air Pollution, Heart Diseases, Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR), Carbon Monoxide

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58% of Hyderabadis with belly fat face heart disease risk

A recent study by Saffolalife has found that 58 per cent of Hyderabad residents face risk of heart disease due to belly fat.

Publication Date:

04/10/2018

Source: New Indian Express (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Telangana, Heart Diseases, Obesity, Diabetes, Health Effects, Health

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Clinical relevance and application of traditional complementary and alternative medicine for the management of diabetes and hypertension on the African continent, 2000-2017: A narrative review

Evidence based Traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) in the management of diabetes and hypertension is essential for its general acceptance in the scientific community.The aim of this study was to find clinical relevance and use of TCAM in the management of diabetes and hypertension on the African continent.

Publication Date:

01/10/2018

Author(s): Ebenezer Frimpong, Manimbulu Nlooto

Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Vol:

17

Issue:

4

pp:

635-644

Tags:

Heart Diseases, Africa, Diabetes, Non Communicable Diseases, Traditional Knowledge, Medicinal Plants

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69% of Delhiites with belly fat at heart-ailment risk

A study conducted on a survey done on 837 people across four major cities reveals that belly fat owing to lifestyle changes leads to heart risk.

Publication Date:

28/09/2018

Source: Daily News Analysis (Delhi)

Tags:

Delhi, Heart Diseases, Hypertension (Blood Pressure), Lifestyles, Health

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NCD Countdown 2030: worldwide trends in non-communicable disease mortality and progress towards Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4

The third UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) on Sept 27, 2018, will review national and global progress towards the prevention and control of NCDs, and provide an opportunity to renew, reinforce, and enhance commitments to reduce their burden. NCD Countdown 2030 is an independent collaboration to inform policies that aim to reduce the worldwide burden of NCDs, and to ensure accountability towards this aim. In 2016, an estimated 40·5 million (71%) of the 56·9 million worldwide deaths were from NCDs.

Publication Date:

22/09/2018

Source: Health Policy

Vol:

32

Issue:

10152

pp:

1072-1088

Tags:

Non Communicable Diseases, Cancer, Heart Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Statistics, India, China, Asia, Europe, Africa, Maternal Health

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