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How do Georgians die?

04/06/2016
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How do Georgians die? - 40% of all deaths in Georgia are caused by heart diseases. While 80% of these deaths can be prevented, not many Georgians take preventable measures, such as adopting a healthy diet, regular physical activity, moderate use of alcohol, and giving up smoking. - How do Georgians die? 40% of all deaths in Georgia are caused by heart diseases. Chart 1: Causes of deaths, 2014 Heart diseases - 40% ( Ischemic heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease), Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke), Other forms of heart diseases (e.g., arrhythmia), Hypertensive disease (e.g., high blood pressure), Other) Unclassified symptoms and signs - 28% Trauma, poisoning, etc. - 11% Death by external causes - 4% Digestive diseases - 4% Respiratory diseases - 3% Endocrine and metabolic diseases - 3% Nervous system diseases - 2% Infectious and parasitic diseases - 1% Genitourinary diseases - 1% Other - 2% 80% of deaths caused by heart diseases can be prevented. In Georgia, the main risk factor for heart diseases is high blood pressure. More than ⅓ of the population has high blood pressure. Out of those, more than ½ do not get treatment. How can heart diseases be prevented? Healthy diet Regular physical activity No smoking Moderate alcohol use Source: The National Statistics Office of Georgia, 2016 The National Center for Disease Control

40% of all deaths in Georgia are caused by heart diseases. While 80% of these deaths can be prevented, not many Georgians take preventable measures, such as adopting a healthy diet, regular physical activity, moderate use of alcohol, and giving up smoking.

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