The correct answer is: Cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Maharashtra among adults. It is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The most common types of cardiovascular disease are heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.
Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Peripheral artery disease occurs when the blood vessels that carry blood to the arms and legs are narrowed or blocked.
Cardiovascular disease is a major public health problem in Maharashtra. It is estimated that over 2 million people in Maharashtra have cardiovascular disease. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
There are a number of things that can be done to prevent cardiovascular disease, including:
- Eating a healthy diet
- Exercising regularly
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Not smoking
- Controlling high blood pressure
- Controlling high cholesterol
- Managing diabetes
If you have cardiovascular disease, there are a number of things that you can do to manage your condition, including:
- Taking your medications as prescribed
- Eating a healthy diet
- Exercising regularly
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Not smoking
- Controlling high blood pressure
- Controlling high cholesterol
- Managing diabetes
If you have any concerns about cardiovascular disease, please talk to your doctor.