Key Points
- Ang Filipino-Australian na si Lee Meekan ay nagbago ng lifestyle at umiinom ng gamot laban sa mataas na bad cholesterol at alta presyon matapos maoperahan sa utak. Ang mataas na bad cholesterol ay malaking risk factor ng ASCVD, na siyang pangunahing sanhi ng stroke at atake sa puso.
- Tanya Hall ay CEO ng Heart4Heart adbokasiya na bawasan ang panganib ng mataas na bad cholesterol sa Australia sa pamamagitan ng kaalaman, maagang cholesterol check, tamang lifestyle at gamutan—lalo na para sa mga komunidad na mas nanganganib.
- Halos 45,000 Australians ang namatay dahil sa ASCVD noong 2022—katumbas ng halos isang-kapat ng lahat ng pagkamatay—at inaasahang mas dadami pa ito sa mga susunod na taon.
Filipino-Australian Lee Meekan changed her lifestyle and takes medication for high bad cholesterol and blood pressure after brain surgery, for the sake of her family and community. Credit: Lee Meekan FB Page
At 75 years old, Lee Meekan not only takes care of her health but also happily volunteers and spends time with fellow Filipinos during community celebrations.Credit: Lee Meekan FB Page
Despite taking medications for my brain tumor surgery, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, I changed my lifestyle to live longer so I can cherish my family and make a positive impact in my community here in Australia.Lee Meekan, volunteer and professional property assessor
At 75 years old, Lee Meekan not only takes care of her health but also happily volunteers and spends time with fellow Filipinos during community celebrations.Credit: Lee Meekan FB Page
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