WORLD HEART DAY 2016

Heart health has become a major concern as statistics reveal that 17.3 million lives are lost worldwide each year due to heart strokes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). It's estimated that by 2030, this figure will go up to 23 million people, according to Geneva-based NGO World Heart Federation (WHF).

The occasion of World Heart Day therefore comes to the prominence, with the aim to spread awareness about heart ailments.

WHF members have come together to inform that around 80 per cent of premature deaths caused by CVD could be prevented by four main risk triggering factors which include tobacco consumption, binge drinking, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.

Ten tips for a healthy heart
Quit smoking
Cut down on alcohol
Lower salt intake and high sodium foods
Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
Eat more fish, fibre and fruits
Reduce stress - Get an engaging hobby
Get enough sleep
Do your yearly health check-ups
Be aware of heart disease and symptoms
If there's a family history of heart disease, pay attention to your health

World Pharmacist Day

Today is World Pharmacist Day and the theme is 'Pharmacist: Caring For you'. The President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation(FIP) Dr Carmen Pena said This year’s theme was chosen to reflect the important role of pharmacists in providing care to the public, and also to highlight the emotional connection they have with their patients. The role of pharmacists has evolved from that of a provider of medicines to that of a provider of care. Pharmacists have a vital role in the outcome of pharmacological therapies and ultimately strive to improve patients’ quality of life,”

 Pharmacist in Nigeria have not been left out of the celebration as some young pharmacist have gone on social media to write and educate people about the role of pharmacist.

From all of us at LeadsPharmacy, we wish all Pharmacist a happy world Pharmacist day.

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