On September 29 of each year, the UAE celebrates its commitment to protecting the health of society by enhancing the prevention of cardiovascular disease through early examination and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Dr. Youssef Al -Attar, a consultant and head of the cardiology department in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, said that the UAE has adopted during the past years leading initiatives to prevent heart disease, as the Ministry of Health and Community Protection launched a campaign “Leave your heart beating”, which focuses on educating society about the importance of lifestyle changes and preventing risk factors such as smoking, lack of physical activity and excessive fat. He added that the ministry launched an awareness campaign entitled “No
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