![]() Seaman, who lives with an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AF), said: “Heart disease is one of the world’s biggest killers, and the worst thing is that you often don’t know you have a problem until it’s too late. Nearly a quarter (23%) didn’t know you can have a heart condition without experiencing any physical symptoms.Īnd although 88% worry about their risk of developing a heart condition, 85% were unable to identify all the factors which can lead to heart disease – including smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise.Ĭoncerningly, 23% also consider talking about serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, a taboo topic.įour in ten claim it can make for an uncomfortable conversation, while 35% don't want to hear something that would worry them, and 32% are anxious not to offend or worry anyone. The charity is urging people to share their stories of living with heart disease, and to raise funds for lifesaving research through donating or fundraising via its JustGiving site.Ī poll of 2,000 adults, commissioned by the charity, shows over a third (36%) of Brits were unaware coronary heart disease – the leading cause of heart attacks – is one of the top three causes of death in the UK. Seaman, who lives with a heart condition, was at the centre of the striking image to support the British Heart Foundation’s Spotlight On campaign, raising awareness of hidden heart conditions ahead of World Heart Day this Friday (September 29). This represented the number of lives lost in the UK to coronary heart disease each day – one every eight minutes. ![]() The former England goalkeeper posed in front of a stand at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park ground, where 180 seats were left empty – forming the shape of a heart. Football legend David Seaman joined over 200 fans to shine a spotlight on hidden heart conditions, and their impact on the nation.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |