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. The FEC platform 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 in preventing cardiovascular risks. In Madrid, where former footballer David Villa and journalist Olga Visa participated, experts wanted to highlight how the practice of exercise, among other factors, as well as a healthy diet or following prescribed medication, can help lower LDL cholesterol levels. level 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.