DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health noted that heart disease remains a leading cause of death and illnesses in the Davao region since 2022. Health Undersecretary and DOH-Davao head Dr. Abdullah Dumama Jr. said the heart continuously collaborates with bodily systems to maintain one’s...
As heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines, a health expert on Wednesday, June 19, shared some tips on preventing this condition. Photo from Pixabay During PTV's Bagong Pilipinas public briefing, Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Rodney Jimenez cited the...
Every hour, approximately 13 Filipinos lose their lives to heart-related diseases, making it the leading cause of death in the country, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The PSA's 2023 Causes of Death in the Philippines report revealed that ischaemic heart diseases were...
In a recent discussion hosted by the Philippine Heart Association (PHA), experts emphasized the critical importance of understanding menopause as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women. Photo from the Philippine Heart Association Titled "Biyaheng Menopause ng Pusong...
CEBU CITY – An organization of cardiologists is seeking more research and guidelines in its bid to standardize the treatment of heart disease. Dr. Ronald Cuyco, president of the 2,100-strong Philippine Heart Association (PHA), said the group will focus more on research, which will be used as basis...
BAGUIO CITY – Cardiovascular disease is the top leading cause of death here in 2022, the City Health Service Office said. Covid-19 is now only the fifth top cause of death in this city, the City Health Service Office added. Dr. Donnabel Panes, City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit head, said...
A coalition of health and patient organizations on Tuesday, Feb. 14, told the public to “destroy years of unhealthy eating,” reiterating that diet matters when it comes to heart health. The Healthy Philippines Alliance (HPA) on Tuesday has joined other medical professionals and health experts...
In time for the celebration of the Philippine Heart Month, a Filipino health expert enumerated fundamental ways on how one can lessen the risk of having cardiovascular diseases. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1096 s. 1973, Philippine Heart Month is observed annually in February. This seeks to address...
Cigarettes Filipinos were urged to quit or do not start smoking to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. Smoking is associated with a “two-to fourfold increased risk” of coronary heart disease, said Dr. Maria Rosario Sylvia Uy of the...
The prevalence of heart diseases in the Philippines rose by 28 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, said Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Gilbert Vilela on Thursday, March 3. (Unsplash) “Tumaas ng 28 percent. Nakakagulat at nakakatakot. Ito ay nangyari during the...
Understanding the role of nutrition and immunity in heart health An estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that it is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease affects the entire circulatory system...
At least 300 minors will ‘cheat’ possible death and as a bonus, will be able to play, study and spend birthdays like ordinary normal children after expenses for their surgery were assured by the 1PACMAN Partylist on Thursday, Dec. 16. A two-year-old girl with CHD thanks to Deputy Speaker Romero...
