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HCM City aims to give NCD screenings to over 12,000 residents

Ho Chi Minh City aims to give screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as high blood pressure and diabetes to more than 12,000 local residents aging above 40 in 2020.

High blood pressure, diabetes go untreated

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 57 per cent of people suffering from high blood pressure in Vietnam are not diagnosed, while approximately 69 per cent with diabetes go untreated.

Hypertension on-the-rise poses serious health risks

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of people who die of hypertension each year in Vietnam is 10 times higher than the number of victims killed by traffic accidents, 

Severe birth complications more common with older mothers

 Women who are at least 35 years old when they give birth are much more likely than younger mothers to experience a variety of major pregnancy complications, a recent study confirms.

One in five Vietnamese have hypertension

Up to 12 million people suffer from high blood pressure, meaning that one out of every five people develop the disease. However, most patients are not aware of their sickness, leading to unexpected complications, 

Smoking only in social situations may still be tied to heart problems

 So-called social smokers who only light up on special occasions may have some of the same risks for heart disease as people with a daily cigarette habit, 

Too little sleep, or too much, linked to risk of heart disease

 Sleep irregularities may be tied to a variety of health problems, such as diabetes and obesity, that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease,

Common medicines tied to changes in the brain

 Commonly used drugs for problems like colds, allergies, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease have long been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia.

Strokes rising among people of working age, warns charity

 There has been an "alarming" rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes, a charity has warned.

EU air pollution target 'still too high' for heart health

 A study confirming a link between atmospheric pollution and heart-attack risk strengthens the EU case for tougher clean-air targets, experts say.

Stroke affecting ever younger people

Ever younger people are suffering strokes, according to two studies published on Thursday that warned death, disability and illness from strokes could double by 2030, partly due to unhealthy lifestyles.

Eyes may hold clues to stroke risk: study

 Eyes may someday be used to assess if you're more likely to develop a stroke, researchers reported Monday in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

Too much salt in diet causes disease and ill health

VietNamNet Bridge – The number of adults suffering from high blood pressure is increasing rapidly because people are eating too much salt, said Dr Phan Bich Nga from the National Institute of Nutrition.

US makes largest-ever bust of global synthetic drug ring

 US officials announced the largest-ever bust of a global synthetic drugs ring Wednesday, seizing thousands of pounds of illicit drugs and arresting 225 people in five countries.

Eating red meat over time poses higher Type 2 diabetes risk

 Eating red meat over time is associated with a higher chance of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday.

Green coffee bean diet's weight loss effectiveness questioned: study

 A major ingredient in green coffee bean dietary supplements, often touted as "miracle" weight- loss products, cannot prevent weight gain in mice, a study said Wednesday.