cardiovascular
care
Cardiovascular diseases are one of
the most frequent causes of
morbidity and mortality in the
workforce.
This occurs especially in
industrialized countries, between 15
and 20% of the entire workforce
suffers from a cardiovascular
disorder at some time during their
working lives and the incidence of
this disease increases with age.
Thus, between the ages of 45 and
64, more than a third of the deaths
of men and more than a quarter of
the deaths of women are caused by
this group of diseases.Hence the
need to take care of our
cardiovascular health.
Before proceeding with the
information on cardiovascular care,
we must know what the
cardiovascular system is.
We speak of the cardiovascular
system to specifically refer to the
structure that allows blood to
circulate, which are: the heart,
veins, arteries, capillaries,
arterioles, venules and, of course,
blood, make up this system
Causes of cardiovascular disease
• Unhealthy diet
• Physical inactivity.
• The consumption of tobacco.
• Alcohol consumption
• Congenital factors.
Tips for maintaining optimal
cardiovascular health
• Do physical exercise to take
care of cardiovascular health
• Check your health regularly
• Eat a healthy and balanced
diet.
• keep a healthy weight
• Practice relaxation techniques
• Good cardiovascular fitness
means that you can safely
complete activities that have
cardiovascular demands, such
as stair climbing, walking,
cycling, swimming, and even
strength training. Being able to
get through the day without
feeling out of breath can make
a big difference to your
confidence and quality of life.