Your Heart's Future: New Calculator Predicts Risk, But Desi Hearts Need Extra Care!
Heart attacks and strokes are a big problem in India, killing nearly 30% of people, often without warning! Good news: a new online tool called PREVENT is here. It's like a smart calculator for your heart, predicting your risk over 10 or 30 years. Just input your age, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle details. It's race-agnostic, making it fair for everyone. But for us Indians, doctors suggest an 'extra risk enhancer' because South Asians have a higher baseline risk. So, use PREVENT, consult your doctor, and be proactive with prevention for your desi heart!
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Heart attacks and strokes are a big problem in India, killing nearly 30% of people, often without warning! Good news: a new online tool called PREVENT is here. It's like a smart calculator for your heart, predicting your risk over 10 or 30 years. Just input your age, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle details. It's race-agnostic, making it fair for everyone. But for us Indians, doctors suggest an 'extra risk enhancer' because South Asians have a higher baseline risk. So, use PREVENT, consult your doctor, and be proactive with prevention for your desi heart!
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