Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 113,000 deaths annually in Spain, more than 300 deaths per day, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). These alarming numbers were highlighted during an event held in Madrid on the occasion of the beginning of Heart Month.
Doctor Andrés Íñiguez Romo, president of the Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC), argued that cardiovascular prevention must begin from the earliest ages. According to the specialist, there is very solid scientific evidence linking cardiovascular health status during childhood with the probability of developing cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.
Íñiguez Romo warned that, contrary to what many people think, good cardiovascular health habits must be acquired from childhood. This preventive approach aims to reduce the high mortality numbers caused by these diseases in the country.
