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Global and regional cardiovascular health initiatives

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~~Cardiovascular~~ Global and regional cardiovascular health initiatives ~~in Croatia and the Balkans~~

As World Heart Day ~~arrives~~ is observed on September 29, 2026, the global campaign ~~led~~ ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’—led by the World Heart Federation and the World Health ~~Organization, themed ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, is focusing on~~ Organization—continues to emphasize the recognition of ~~hidden symptoms such as~~ silent ~~hypertension, mild arrhythmias,~~ symptoms like hypertension and ~~unexplained fatigue.~~ arrhythmias. Medical professionals ~~continue to emphasize~~ maintain that up to 80 percent of premature cardiovascular events are preventable through lifestyle modifications. Recommended actions include managing stress, avoiding tobacco, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while limiting salt, sugar, and saturated fats. Key risk factors identified include obesity changes, including stress management, tobacco avoidance, and ~~high blood pressure.~~ improved nutrition. Regional health data ~~remains a focal point~~ underscores the severity of the ~~discussion.~~ issue. In Serbia, cardiovascular diseases account for nearly half of all ~~deaths, while in Croatia, women continue to be disproportionately affected. New reports also highlight significant risks in other regions, noting high~~ deaths. In Colombia, heart disease remains the primary cause of mortality. High rates of hypertension ~~and obesity~~ are noted in ~~parts of Argentina and~~ Paraguay, ~~as well as in Eswatini. In many of these areas, hypertension often remains undiagnosed due to a lack of obvious symptoms. Specifically,~~ where approximately 50 percent of adults ~~in Paraguay~~ are ~~hypertensive, while~~ affected, and in Eswatini, where 21.7 percent of adults live with high blood pressure. In Argentina, one-third of adults ~~in Argentina~~ face hypertension, with experts warning that nearly half of these cases are asymptomatic. In ~~Colombia, heart disease is identified as~~ response to these risks, local initiatives have been launched. In Vinkovci, Croatia, the ~~primary cause of mortality.~~ city distributed three automated external defibrillators to local elementary school sports halls, valued at nearly 9,000 euros. Local health organizations and the Red Cross also conducted public campaigns offering blood pressure and BMI assessments. In Kragujevac, Serbia, the Institute of Public Health provided screenings for cholesterol, blood glucose, ECGs, and abdominal ultrasounds at a local market. Efforts also continue to address gender-specific risks, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ~~specific projects have addressed women's heart health, noting that~~ where women are “14 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than from breast cancer.” ~~To support proactive management, health experts are increasingly highlighting technological advancements,~~ Technological tools, including ~~the use of~~ AI for clinical decision-making and wearable ~~devices, such as~~ devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch, ~~for~~ remain central to modern monitoring ~~vital signs~~ and ~~artificial intelligence for improving~~ risk ~~assessment, analyzing medical imaging, and enhancing clinical decision-making.~~ assessment strategies.

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