Read a short note from Dr. Amit Arwindekar on Vascular Disease Awareness Month:
September marks Vascular Disease Awareness Month. Vascular disease, which comprises diseases of the arteries, lymphatics, and veins, impacts millions of lives, with 8-12 million people being affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) alone.1
This awareness month provides us with the perfect opportunity to learn more about vascular disease and this month serves as a chance for us to reflect on the lifestyles we lead, as vascular health is impacted by behavioural choices such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.2
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Let’s all help combat the millions of deaths caused by vascular disease each year by fighting unhealthy habits this month and always.2
Sources:
1: https://vascularcures.org/what-is-vascular-disease/
2: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/news/vascular-disease-awareness-month