One in three people in Cyprus at risk of dying from cardiovascular disease — Cyprus Mail
One in three people in Cyprus is at risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, while one in five may die prematurely from it. The data were released on Thursday, when the Cyprus Cardiology Society launched a nationwide awareness campaign ahead of World Heart Day, observed on September 29, Cyprus Mail reports.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death
Ira Heracleous, chair of the national committee for the management of cardiovascular diseases, said that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Cyprus and one of the main causes of illness. According to her, one in ten residents of the country currently lives with heart disease.
Diseases of the circulatory system account for approximately one-third of all deaths in Cyprus. Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases claim more than 19.8 million lives annually. By 2030, this figure could exceed 23 million if preventive measures are not strengthened.
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Campaign for World Heart Day
Evagoras Economides, president of the Cyprus Cardiology Society, stressed the need to recognize symptoms in time, seek medical help quickly, lead a healthier lifestyle and ensure coordinated government action.
Recommended preventive steps include regular physical activity, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy body weight, quitting smoking, and monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Petros Agathangelou, president of the Cyprus Medical Association, also called for the consistent implementation of the national strategy on cardiovascular diseases, including ensuring equal access to prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.
The campaign is being held under the slogan “Don’t miss the pulse of life. Live in its rhythm” and includes awareness events involving cardiologists across Cyprus. On September 29, several buildings and landmarks in the country, including Nicosia’s old town hall and the Thalassa Municipal Museum in Ayia Napa, will be illuminated in red.
