“Heart month is PHA’s (Philippine Heart Association) oldest advocacy program. Ischemic heart disease, according to American Heart Association, refers to heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries—which could then result in less blood and oxygen reaching the heart muscle. It is also known as coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease, among types of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). From January to October 2021, there were 110,332 deaths caused by ischemic heart disease, or 18.3 percent of total deaths in the Philippines. “Since heart disease has its roots in childhood, prevention should start among the young.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 16, 2022 10:32 UTC