Anambra governor’s wife and founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo has raised the alarm over rising cases of cardiovascular-related deaths, calling for a conscious and more intentional medical and habitual discipline.

Mrs Soludo stated this in Awka, noting that the seeming neglect by many people to go for routine heart checks, has helped the increase in most cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, cardiac arrest and stroke, which are the commonest among them.

Mrs Soludo said, “It is important for everyone to understand that deaths from cardiovascular diseases are usually quick and undefendable, especially when they are in their acute stages.

“Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing habitual risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets and obesity, physical inactivity, and harmful use of alcohol.

“May I re-emphasized the important role that healthy living plays in finding solutions to cardiovascular deaths. You must engage in regular exercises and eat healthy and organic foods are just as important as checking the condition of the heart more often.”

She also urged people who are at risk of cardiovascular diseases due to hereditary reasons, to be cautious of their overall health habits, and avoid lifestyles that can exacerbate the underlying problem.

Mrs Soludo further stated that one of the primary pursuits of her NGO, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, is to establish a philosophy of well-being that will live in the consciousness of people and help them stay away from disease threats, including those arising from cardiovascular setbacks and wrong dietary choices.