According to researchers, the risk of a heart attack can be significantly reduced depending on your location.
nine percent less likely to die during the observation period.
And, according to the report, theyare 10 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
Varfolomeev, a cardiologist, commented on the results.
“This study highlights the importance of many aspects of our environment for heart health and longevity.”
Factors included:
- Feeling safe
- Availability of shops
- Transportation
- Parks nearby
- Cleanliness
Another factor identified in the study was< i> “the feeling that our area is a good place to live and raise children.” People who felt safe were 10 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
However, the results of the study are limited because all people lived in China, so more research is needed.
Heart attack risk factors
“High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and smoking can increase the risk of a heart attack.”
Symptoms of a heart attack
Contact 911 if you experience any of the following signs of a heart attack:
- Central chest pain or discomfort in the chest that does not go away – it may feel like pressure, tightness, or squeezing.
- Pain that radiates to the left arm or both arms, as well as to the neck, jaw, back, or abdomen .
- Unconsciousness
- Grips or fittings
- Difficulty breathing (snoring or grinding)
- Rapid heartbeat
- Slow or undetectable heartbeat
- Bluish or pale tingling in the knees, hands, and lips.
- Chest pain and shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, or coughing up blood.
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