Ten (10) Deadliest Diseases To know
1. Ischemic heart disease, or coronary artery disease The deadliest disease in the world is coronary artery disease (CAD). Also called ischemic heart disease, CAD occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. Untreated CAD can lead to chest pain, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Risk factors and prevention Risk factors for CAD include: 1. High blood pressure 2. High cholesterol 3. Smoking 4. Family history of CAD 5. diabetes 6. being overweight Talk to your doctor if you have one or more of these risk factors. You can prevent CAD with medications and by maintaining good heart health. Some steps you can take to decrease your risk include: 1. Exercising regularly 2. Maintaining a healthy weight 3. Eating a balanced diet that’s low in sodium and high in fruits and vegetables 4. Avoiding smoking 5. Drinking only in moderation 2. Stroke A stroke occurs when an artery in your brain is blocked or leaks. This causes the oxygen-deprived br...