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Survey on food intake increase and exercise reduction for home refuge: 99% of people carry at least one cardiovascular bomb

2021-10-26T08:25:32.949Z


Cardiovascular disease is the world's number one killer. In 2020, 6561 people died of heart disease in Hong Kong, an increase of 6.5% from 2019. The Hong Kong College of Cardiology commissioned the Chinese University to conduct a questionnaire survey last month and found an epidemic order


Cardiovascular disease is the world's number one killer. In 2020, 6561 people died of heart disease in Hong Kong, an increase of 6.5% from 2019.

The Hong Kong College of Cardiology commissioned the Chinese University to conduct a questionnaire survey last month and found that the epidemic has increased the food intake of citizens and reduced exercise. Almost all the interviewees had at least one "cardiovascular bomb."

Former Dean of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology and Chairman of the Joint Committee of the World Heart Day 2021 Organizing Committee, Chen Yixian suggested that the public should recognize the "cardiovascular bomb", follow the "3 low, 1 high, 0 trans" formula for heart protection, and dismantle the bomb to reduce the chance of illness .


Cardiovascular disease is the world's number one killer. In 2020, 6561 people died of heart disease in Hong Kong, an increase of 6.5% from 2019.

(Photo by Ma Weijie)

Heart disease deaths in Hong Kong rose 6.5% last year

Cardiovascular disease is the world's number one killer. In 2020, 6561 people died of heart disease in Hong Kong, an increase of 6.5% from 2019.

The Hong Kong College of Cardiology commissioned the Chinese University to conduct a telephone interview in September, interviewing 1,005 people over the age of 18 with my living habits and assessing their cardiovascular disease risk. It was found that 99% of the interviewees had at least one "heart". "Vessel bomb" carries the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

A telephone interview conducted by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology found that 99% of the respondents had at least one "cardiovascular bomb", which was at risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer.

(Photo by Ma Weijie)

69% of respondents exercise less than WHO recommended

According to the survey results, 92% of the respondents’ intake of fruits and vegetables is less than the minimum 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day recommended by the WHO. Among them, 34% of the respondents only eat 1 serving or less of fruits and vegetables per day; in addition to eating habits, The survey results also showed that 69% of the interviewees were exercising less than the WHO recommended for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week.

Chen Yixian believes that it is related to the new crown epidemic that has lasted for the past two years. The epidemic has caused most of the people to stay at home, and many people have greatly increased their food intake and greatly reduced their exercise.

Nearly half of the people sleep less than 21% of the people with three highs have less than 6 hours of daily sleep

In addition, the problem of insufficient sleep is also worthy of attention. According to the recommendations of the American Sleep Foundation, you should have at least 7-9 hours of sleep a day. Less than 6 hours will increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, according to the survey results, 49% People sleep for less than 7 hours, and 21% of patients with three highs or cardiovascular diseases sleep for less than 6 hours.

The doctor calls for regular measurement and control of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol

Chen Yixian also pointed out that problems such as overweight, obesity and chronic diseases will also greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. According to the survey results, 45% of the respondents are overweight or obese; about 30 adults suffer from three highs or cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension ( 58%), etc.; there are about two adults who have not tested blood sugar (18%) or blood cholesterol (25%), even if they are sick, they may not know it, and there is a hidden concern of cardiovascular disease.

Chen Yixian suggested that the public should establish a 3 low 1 high 0 trans diet.

(Photo by Ma Weijie)

Promote the "3 low, 1 high, 0 trans" eating habits and promote healthy diet

Chen Yixian suggested that the public should establish a 3 low 1 high 0 trans diet, try to reduce oil, salt, sugar, high fiber, and zero trans fat, and eat at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits a day; in addition, they should also have enough sleep And to exercise enough, you can also step in place at home or use heavy objects to exercise muscles. "Medium intensity is actually good for all kinds of asthma." The public should also regularly measure and control blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc., And conduct regular physical surveys.

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