One in four individuals over the age of 25 in Vietnam has experienced or is at risk of experiencing a stroke, said Vice President of the Vietnam Cardiology Society Dr. Doan Loi.
Dr. Doan Loi shared this information at a seminar on October 27 on the prevention of stroke and heart attacks organized by Tokyo Medical University Vietnam and Kusumi Hospital, while highlighted that stroke and heart attacks are increasingly affecting younger populations, signaling a concerning trend in cardiovascular health across Vietnam.
He attributed the trend to the lifestyle choices of today’s youth, who often follow trends that include consuming fast food, smoking, drinking alcohol, and using stimulants and sugary drinks. He noted that excessive use of phones and computers, along with a fast-paced, stressful life, has led to less physical activity.
Dr. Azumi Ishizaki, a Japanese internal medicine expert, identified the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among Vietnamese people, ranked from highest to lowest, namely high blood pressure, smoking, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and obesity. He stressed that improving conditions like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity, while avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, will significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
The prevention program initiated by Tokyo Medical University Vietnam and Kusumi Hospital aims to address the hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of disability cases caused by these diseases annually in Vietnam. (Suc Khoe Doi Song, VOV)