29/09/2025
Heart disease ♥️ is the world’s #1 killer — but most of it is avoidable. Up to 80% of premature cardiovascular deaths could be prevented with appropriate lifestyle measures, early screening and healthier environments and choices.
Landmark research shows that a handful of modifiable risks explain the vast majority of heart attacks — smoking, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, diet, physical inactivity and stress are the main culprits. The INTERHEART study found these modifiable factors account for the majority (>90%) of population risk for first myocardial infarction globally.
📣 Practical, evidence-based diet actions (what I tell my patients)
🔸Cut the ultra-processed foods & sugary drinks — big drivers of obesity, high blood sugar and high BP.
🔸Lower salt intake: reduces systolic BP and CVD risk — aim for
