Salvavidas campaign demonstrates the benefits of physical activity for lowering cholesterol levels

Every year in Spain, more than 120,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases, and high cholesterol levels are the cause of 60% of these pathologies. For this reason, Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC), Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC), Patient. Platform from the fuel and energy complex … and the Spanish Society of Atherosclerosis (SEA), in collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo, launched the “Lifesaver” campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity to prevent cardiovascular risk during the event held in Madrid, where the event took place. The event was attended by former footballer David Villa and journalist Olga Visa, and experts wanted to highlight how practicing exercise, as well as eating a healthy diet or following prescribed medication, can help reduce LDL levels in the blood. cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Lack of physical activity is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in our country. According to the latest Eurobarometer, 47% of Spaniards do not engage in any physical exercise. One in two people in Spain has high LDL cholesterol, and only half know it. The campaign also created a location for free cholesterol tests for the public and created a website: HYPERLINK “http://www.abrimospaso.com” www.abrimospaso.com with sports care recommendations. cardiovascular health.