Macedonia, in 2018, over 10,000 deaths from cardiac attacks

Of them, more women are compared to men.

On the occasion of World Heart Day, the Institute of Public Health appealed regular checks for timely detection of heart disease and preventing premature death.

It is characteristic that the age limit of death from these diseases is changing. Because of their poor way of life, more people die of these diseases than do 40 years old but even under 40 years of age. We invite citizens to do regular checks on their health, control and measure blood pressure, fats and sugar in blood, not consume tobacco, if they are smokers to stop it, and also consume alcohol to comply with pre-2018x1>-poi Elena Qosevska, the Institute of Public Health.

In this case, citizens present used the opportunity to control blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol.

They also heard professional advice on their health situation. Many of them said they maintain regular controls, while others only when necessary.

I've been putting up a billboard eight years ago. I walk very, very often up to Vodno, walking about five miles [8 km]. All doctors say so, especially after heart interventions, walking is the best” therapy.

I take constant care, I accept therapy because I already have problems, high blood pressure”

I don't care much, only when I feel necessary”

The World Health Organization and the World Federation of Cardiologists recommend that at least 30 minutes a day become physical acts, walking and recursive.

It is also recommended that the use of bread and pastries be made smaller and that the same be replaced by trees and vegetables.

This year, World Heart Day was marked under the motto “become a hero of the heart, make a promise”.