2020-10-22 Thu

Belgians enjoy good health. Common causes of unnatural death in Belgium are the heart and vascular disorders, neoplasms, disorders of the respiratory system.

Heart diseases and cancer are the most common causes of death for females up to age 24 and males up to age 44. They celebrate heart week to create awareness among masses to fight against heart disease.

In Belgium, health insurance is compulsory. The factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, diabetics and obesity are the major reasons for heart disease.

The warning signs of heart issues are numbness of the face, arm or leg of one side, trouble speaking or understanding, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination and headache.

For good heart health, quit smoking and alcohol, be active, reduce over-weight, ear rich fibre food, exercise, etc.

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