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September 2010

September 2010. HISTORY. 1964 Informal meetings 1966 – 1979 Regional Heart Associations 1980 Amalgamation  HSFSA. PURPOSE. to see fewer South African children and adults suffer or die early from heart disease and stroke. Prevention. Education Advocacy Research. HSFSA Objectives

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September 2010

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  1. September 2010

  2. HISTORY 1964 Informal meetings 1966 – 1979 Regional Heart Associations 1980 Amalgamation  HSFSA

  3. PURPOSE to see fewer South African children and adults suffer or die early from heart disease and stroke Prevention Education Advocacy Research • HSFSA Objectives • Increase awareness and educate the public on causes & prevention • Provide support for people and families living with CVDx • Promote research into causes and prevention of CVDx and Stroke • Engage in advocacy to influence policy-making • Raise funds to execute the above objectives.

  4. Top ten causes of death in South Africa Causes Deaths Years of Life Lost (000) (%) (%) HIV/AIDS 355 52 63 Cerebrovascular disease 30 5 2 Ischaemic heart disease 27 4 2 Lower respiratory infections 23 4 3 Violence 19 3 3 Tuberculosis 14 2 2 Diarrhoeal diseases 13 2 3 Road traffic accidents 13 2 2 Diabetes mellitus 12 2 1 COPD 9 1 1 Source: Death and DALY estimates by cause, 2002 http://www.who.int/entity/healthinfo/statistics/bodgbddeathdalyestimates.xls

  5. Current Statistics • 195 people die per day because of some form of heart and blood vessel disease • 33 die per day because of a heart attack • 60 die per day because of stroke • 37 die per day because of heart failure • For every woman that dies of a heart attack, two men die 8 die per hour

  6. Why focus on prevention? Did you know? 80% of premature (<60yrs) heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthy diet, physical activity and avoidance of tobacco products?

  7. There's no question that patients can live a healthy, normal, vigorous life after having a cardiac event. The key is to make sure their risk factors are under control through understanding the safe way to exercise, the best way to eat, and how to reduce stress

  8. United NationsGeneva, 13 May 2010 UN Noncommunicable Disease Summit to focus on long-term killer diseases that threaten economic development in low- and middle-income countries • The growing danger posed by NCDs • Agree what action needs to be taken • There have only been 28 such summits in UN history which highlights the significance of the decision and the magnitude of the problem

  9. Programmes Advocacy Research Education • Children’s Programme • Media campaign • Health Screenings • Mended Hearts • Heart Mark • Diet Line • Tuck Shop • Canteen • Information (posters / pamphlets/magazine) • Anti-Tobacco • Salt in Bread • CoQ10 • Culturally acceptable dietary guidelines

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  11. The Tsunami…… • GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) study a gap between perception and reality • 61% of SA are overweight, obese or morbidly obese • 49% do not exercise • 71% have never dieted • 17% of children <9yrs are overweight • 78% of obese people & 52% of morbidly obese people regard themselves as somewhat healthy or very healthy • 74% think their fellow citizens are overweight & only 34% consider themselves as overweight or obese A nation eating itself slowly to death

  12. Your role • You and your loved ones • Tell your story • Stories are a simple way to explain complex matters • Share knowledge quickly, easily and seamlessly • Stories are non-threatening • Listening to stories is invigorating and energizing • Bypass defense mechanisms • Stories can enhance or change perceptions • Stories are easy to remember • Stories engage our feelings

  13. Melinda Gates….. • because they help everybody understand what’s at stake • we all have the same goals: for our children to grow up healthy, and then get an education, so they can realize their full potential

  14. Together we can save the heart you love

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