Stay away from the risk of cardiovascular disease during menopause, remember these 5 tips to stay away from the three highs, so you don’t have to worry about eating

According to the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, 20% of women aged 45 to 49 in the country have irregular menstruation or have already experienced menopause, while more than 70% of women aged 50 to 54 have already experienced menopause, and more than 90% of women aged 55 to 59 have already experienced menopause.

In addition, according to the results of the Survey on Changes in the National Nutrition and Health Status from 2017 to 2020, the proportions of women aged 45-64 suffering from hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia were 28.2%, 30.5%, and 10.4%, respectively, which are approximately 3.2 times, 2.1 times, and 3.5 times that of women aged 35-44, respectively. These rates increase with age, indicating that women are more likely to have problems such as the three highs and obesity after menopause, which also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Waist circumference exceeding ideal range may increase cardiovascular disease risk

Menopause is a natural and necessary process in life. During this period, due to the decline of ovarian function, the secretion of estrogen decreases, which increases the incidence of cardiovascular disease. In addition, since the waist circumference of women over 50 years old is too large, the waist circumference exceeds the ideal range (women's waist circumference is greater than or equal to 80 cm), which means that the waist circumference is too large, indicating that abdominal fat tissue accumulates and affects the body's metabolism, thereby increasing the triglyceride concentration and blood sugar in the blood, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Menopausal women need to pay special attention to five tips to avoid three high chronic diseases

Therefore, if you want to stay away from cardiovascular diseases, start with self-health management, prevent and control them early, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Wu Zhaojun, director of the National Health Administration, reminded that abdominal obesity and overweight are important factors that affect menopausal health. He suggested that menopausal women take the following actions to stay away from the three high chronic diseases:

1. Healthy diet, three lows and two highs: adhere to the dietary principles of low oil, low sugar, low salt, high fiber and high calcium, consume more dark green vegetables and soy products, appropriate amounts of fruits and natural foods to ensure balanced nutrition.

2. Exercise regularly to increase muscle strength: Accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity per week, such as brisk walking, cycling, etc., to increase muscle strength and help improve body coordination and balance.

3. Regular screening to stay healthy: Make good use of the government’s annual subsidy for adult preventive health care services to conduct regular physical health checks, early detection and early treatment to avoid the risk of chronic diseases.

4. See a doctor on time and take medication regularly: Patients with chronic diseases such as the three highs must see a doctor on time and take medication regularly, and do not adjust the dosage according to symptoms on their own.

5. Manage your emotions and be in a good mood: learn how to manage your emotions and relax before going to bed.

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