Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention: 5 Tips for Men & Women
- 7.7% of men and 2.6% of women will experience a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.
- The foundation of the 2025 campaign rests on five simple rules: engage in at least 24 minutes of physical activity each day, opt for stairs over elevators, practice...
- The estimates regarding potential deaths over the next decade for men and women are based on preliminary data from 2023-2024 collected by the Italian Health Examination Survey -...
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World Heart Day 2025: Protecting Your Cardiovascular Health
7.7% of men and 2.6% of women will experience a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years. This estimate, provided by the Higher Institute of Health, underscores the critical importance of addressing cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in Italy, resulting in over 220,000 deaths annually and costing the national health service an estimated 42 billion euros. However, a meaningful 80% of these events are preventable through proactive measures. World heart Day, celebrated annually on September 29th, aims to raise awareness and promote prevention. The 2025 campaign, with the slogan “Do not miss the beat,” encourages everyone to maintain a healthy heart rhythm through small, daily preventative actions. Italy is planning numerous initiatives, including free visits and examinations in hospitals.
The foundation of the 2025 campaign rests on five simple rules: engage in at least 24 minutes of physical activity each day, opt for stairs over elevators, practice conscious breathing to manage stress, adopt a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and undergo regular check-ups to monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Early detection can be life-saving.
Cardiovascular Risk according to Age
The estimates regarding potential deaths over the next decade for men and women are based on preliminary data from 2023-2024 collected by the Italian Health Examination Survey – Heart project of the Higher Institute of Health (ISS). This data considers factors such as sex, age, blood pressure, hypertension treatment, cholesterol levels, smoking habits, and diabetes. The study reveals the following average cardiovascular risks:
- Men (35-44 years): 1.6%
- Men (45-54 years): 4.0%
- Men (55-64 years): 9.4%
- Men (65-69 years): 16.9%
- Women (35-44 years): 0.4%
- Women (45-54 years): 1.1%
- women (55-64 years): 3.1%
- Women (65-69 years): 5.8%
Currently, diseases of the circulatory system account for 30.9% of all deaths in Italy (2022). Experts emphasize that most cardiovascular diseases are preventable by addressing