Heart Disease and Heart Failure in the Philippines (as of 2021 data)
1. Heart Disease as a Leading Cause of Death:According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Health (DOH), heart disease is consistently one of the leading causes of death in the country. In 2020, diseases of the heart accounted for approximately 20-25% of all deaths in the Philippines.
2. Heart Failure Specific Data:Heart failure is a major contributor to heart disease-related deaths. It typically falls under the broader category of diseases of the heart in national statistics. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that around 300,000 to 400,000 Filipinos die each year due to various cardiovascular diseases, with a significant portion linked to heart failure.
3. Risk Factors Leading to Heart Disease:Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for heart disease in the Philippines, with a reported prevalence of 26.1% among Filipino adults (based on recent DOH surveys). High cholesterol levels and diabetes are also significant risk factors for heart-related complications, leading to a higher burden on the healthcare system.
Grabe yung statitistics no?
Pero alam mo ba ang totoong ugat daw pala ng mga sakit sa puso ay hindi lang basta sa genetics o hindi pag-aalaga sa katawan.
Kundi ang mga lason o harmful toxins na dulot ng ating modern lifestyle at environment.
Kamakailan lang, napatunayan ng mga scientists na talagang napapaligiran tayo ng mga harmful toxins?
Oo, ikaw at ako—mga toxins na galing sa pagkain, polusyon, mga pesticide sa prutas at gulay, pati na rin sa mga gamot na iniinom natin.
Lahat ng ito, hindi natin nakikita, pero unti-unting naaapektohan na pala ang katawan natin.
Ito ang masaklap: Ang mga toxins na ito ay nakakasira sa ating mga ugat. Sa pagdaan ng panahon, nagkakaroon tayo ng tinatawag na "arterial plaque."
Saan ba nanggagaling ang plaque na ito?
Sa mga lason na dumadaan sa ating katawan.
Kapag lumaki ang plaque, nagiging sanhi ito ng pagtaas ng blood pressure, na siyang nagiging daan para magka-heart attack o stroke.
Para mas maintindihan mo, isipin mo ang water hose sa garden mo.
Kung may bara o malalaking bato sa loob ng hose, natural, hindi dadaloy ng maayos ang tubig, di ba?
Ganyan ang nangyayari sa mga ugat natin kapag may malaking plaque—nagiging sagabal sa tamang pagdaloy ng dugo, at kapag hindi ito na-agapan, boom—heart attack or stroke.
Real Case Study: Let me tell you about Mr. Andres, a 52-year-old businessman from Manila. For years, he lived a fast-paced life—busy sa trabaho, lagi nagmamadali, at hindi pinapansin ang kanyang diet.
He loved fast food, soft drinks, and rarely exercised. Isang araw, after an especially stressful meeting, he suddenly felt chest pain and shortness of breath.
Di niya inisip na it could be something serious. But when he went to the hospital, the doctors found that his cholesterol levels were sky-high.
Worse, there were already significant plaques forming in his arteries.
In fact, he was on the verge of a heart attack. Luckily, he acted fast and made lifestyle changes, but he could've had a stroke or worse if he ignored those signs.
Imagine na lang kung hindi siya nagsimula magbago? What could’ve happened next? Baka mas grabe pa.
That’s the reality we’re facing with the toxins surrounding us.
So, here’s the big question: Are you ready to take action before it’s too late?
Your heart deserves better than to be surrounded by harmful toxins.
You can still make changes now to protect it.
Start today, because a heart attack or stroke doesn’t wait.
