DOH intensifies calls on early health seeking behavior to prevent heart diseases
In Central Luzon, cardiovascular disease cases continue to increase, with heart attack and stroke among the common causes of death.
DOH Central Luzon Center for Health Development Non-communicable Diseases Cluster Medical Officer IV Cindy Canlas explained that cardio vascular disease is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, including atherosclerosis and heart failure, among others. Before, only adults 40 years old and above were prone to develop heart diseases.