Heart Disease

Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Other types of cardiovascular disease include:

	Cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
	Hypertension (high blood pressure)
	Heart failure
	Rheumatic heart disease

According to the World Health Organisation, the following measures can help prevent cardiovascular disease:

	Consume a diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains, and low in refined grains.
	Avoid trans fats - hard margarines, and any product containing "hydrogenated vegetable oil" or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil"
	Avoid excess saturated fats - animal fat and dairy fat
	Increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish or plant sources
	Avoid excessively salty or sugary foods
	Get at least 30 minutes of regular physical activity on most days
	Avoid smoking
	Maintain a healthy weight