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#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - Risk factors relating to Covid-19 and cardio vascular disease

───   09:14 Fri, 02 Oct 2020

#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - Risk factors relating to Covid-19 and cardio vascular disease | News Article

Living with underlying conditions or cardio vascular disease puts you at increased risk during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA is concerned about your heart health and also that of our frontline workers.


Dana Govender is the Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and in part 1 of this topic she focuses on what Covid-19 is, how it is linked to Cardio Vascular Disease and shares some tips on staying healthy during the pandemic.




With health care professionals, allied and essential workers being at the forefront of all health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Heart and Stroke Foundation wanted to reach out to them regarding heart health, thank them for their tireless efforts and also wants individuals at the frontline to know how they can safeguard themselves and their colleagues. Dana Govender, Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation has the details below in part 2 of my interview with her. 



For professional help visit: https://www.heartfoundation.co.za/


DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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