Combating cardiovascular disease among employees

Approximately three-fourths of corporate employees have a high risk of cardiovascular diseases. More than half of them are young employees in their 20s. Spending hours in front of the screen and sacrificing your sleep schedule is constantly a risk to your life.

The heart is a vital organ in the human body that must keep functioning well for an easy life. However, do we take care of our hearts as we should?

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most prevalent lifestyle diseases found among working people nowadays. Cardiovascular diseases can lead to complicated health conditions and risks your life.

But, what do we actually understand from cardiovascular diseases? And how can CVDs be combated?

Cardiovascular diseases: An Introduction

Cardiovascular diseases refer to diseases that affect the heart and the blood vessels. There are different types of cardiovascular diseases found among human beings; however, the common ones are stroke, heart failure, heart attack, heart valve problems, and more.

Why are employees majorly at risk of CVDs? While some of the common reasons for cardiovascular diseases are high blood pressure and increased consumption of alcohol, obesity remains the most prevalent one. Both the urban and rural populations are severely affected by cardiovascular diseases because of the changing lifestyles. However, people living in urban areas are more prone to cardiovascular diseases. In particular, the employees who have a busy schedule and spend hours sitting in front of computers are more likely to have heart problems.

Unhealthy eating, high levels of cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, poor BMI, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking are the major factors that contribute to the increase in cardiovascular diseases among employees. Moreover, age is no longer the bar for cardiovascular diseases, even young employees suffer from complicated heart health. Employees must realise that heart health is as critical as their profession and neglecting it can result in major consequences. Cardiovascular diseases can hinder day to day activities of the diseased.

Workplace Best Practices For Improving Heart Health

While employees are highly productive nowadays, they are not physically active at all. Physical inactivity and the modern lifestyle have contributed to the rise of life-threatening diseases, and cardiovascular diseases are among them. Lifestyle changes are the most critical step in combating cardiovascular diseases.

People must ensure that they are physically active and eating a healthy diet to combat heart health complications. It is never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and if you wish to avoid cardiovascular diseases, you must start today.

As the risk of heart disease increases every day, employers have an equal responsibility in improving the heart health of their workers. Stay on top of heart health matters by providing valuable resources, devices and conversations to remind employees of prioritising their cardiovascular health.

Employees who have good cardiovascular health tend to be healthier overall. That means they’re more energised and productive, too. By encouraging heart-healthy activities and lifestyle actions, you set the tone for a better and healthier workplace.

Best ways to keep your employee's heart healthy-

KardiaMobile 6L - Remote, Personal ECG Monitoring Device

KardiaMobile 6L is the world's first and only US FDA cleared 6 lead ecg monitoring system to take an ECG and detect arrhythmias in just 30 seconds. It is a personal, portable ECG device that can be used from anywhere and anytime. It helps employees with remote ECG monitoring and allows sharing ECG reports with their doctor for medical assistance. If you can swing one for each employee, everyone can monitor their heart health regularly and keep a check on their heart activity remotely and quickly.

On-Site Instant ECG Recording

Conduct monthly or weekly ECG recordings of your employees to show how their heart is doing. AliveCor’s KardiaMobile 6L provides AI-powered, instantly advanced determinations of Normal Sinus Rhythm, Possible Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Normal Rhythm with Supraventricular Contractions, Sinus Rhythm with Premature Ventricular Contractions, Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS, QT Measurements, Bradycardia and Tachycardia. It is the most simple, fast and cost-effective solution to ensure your employees remain at the top of their heart health.

References

Dhandeo, K. (2021, September 27). 72% of corporate employees prone to heart disease. The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/72-of-corporate-employees-prone-to-heart-disease/articleshow/16572948.cms?from=mdr