Importance of Reducing Risk Factors and Regular Health Checks for Cardiovascular Health Highlighted during Heart Health Week by Dr. Özkoç.

Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of death both in Turkey and worldwide, according to Heart Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Alptekin Özkoç. In light of the «April 10-16 Heart Health Week», Dr. Özkoç emphasized the importance of reducing risk factors and regular health checks to maintain good cardiovascular health.

Dr. Özkoç warned that smoking, sedentary lifestyles, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and stress increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and related deaths. He went on to provide a list of recommendations for maintaining good cardiovascular health, including avoiding smoking, engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, keeping body mass index within normal limits, and controlling blood sugar, cholesterol values, and blood pressure.

Regular check-ups are also crucial for maintaining good cardiovascular health. Dr. Özkoç recommends that men over 40 and women over 50 undergo regular heart checks without any risk factors. If an individual has first-degree relatives with cardiovascular disease or any risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol values, high blood sugar, smoking, or obesity, Dr. Özkoç advises them to start undergoing checks at an earlier age.

Dr. Özkoç concluded by reminding everyone that they have the power to mitigate the risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases. By making certain lifestyle choices, such as not smoking, engaging in regular exercise, eating healthily, and controlling blood sugar, cholesterol values, and blood pressure, one can significantly reduce their risk of being affected by cardiovascular diseases.

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