Evento no Rio para combater epidemia de doenças cardíacas repercute nos Estados Unidos
O Brasil
Prevent, congresso que começa nesta sexta-feira
(30/11) no Hotel Windsor Atlântica, no Rio de Janeiro, cujo
objetivo é apontar caminhos para bloquear a epidemia de doenças
cardiovasculares que, segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde
mata 17,3 milhões de pessoas por ano, já repercute nos Estados
Unidos, onde a American Heart Association divulga a parceria com
a Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia, para atacar “o maior
assassino mundial”, as doenças do coração.
A notícia divulgada a partir do Brasil pela entidade
norte-americana dá dimensão internacional à
Carta do Rio de Janeiro, a
ser assinada pelas maiores sociedades de Cardiologia do mundo,
com as recomendações sobre como prevenir as doenças
cardiovasculares. Para o presidente da Sociedade Brasileira de
Cardiologia, Jadelson Andrade, é vital que no mundo inteiro as
pessoas sejam incentivadas a proteger seu coração evitando a
hipertensão, o sedentarismo, o tabagismo, a diabetes e a
obesidade, problema que cresce constantemente em países tanto
desenvolvidos como em desenvolvimento.
A American Heart Association e a American Stroke Association tem
como missão salvar as pessoas das doenças do coração, principal
causa de morte nos Estados Unidos e do derrame (AVC), que é a
quarta maior causa de morte nos EUA.
Abaixo, o texto enviado pela American Heart Association aos
jornais e emissoras dos Estados Unidos.
American Heart
Association and the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
Partner to Tackle the World’s Largest Killer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec. 1,
2012 – The American Heart Association and the Brazilian
Cardiology Society today announced they will expand their
partnership to address cardiovascular disease and stroke in
Latin America’s largest country. In a joint ‘Letter from Rio’
issued from the Brazilian Cardiology Society´s III Prevention
Congress, the two organizations acknowledge the 2011 United
Nations Political Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases, and
recognize the central role leading medical associations have in
reversing the global burden of CVD and stroke.
The association and the society already have a long standing
relationship focused on fostering scientific exchange and
building in-country capacity for health care professionals in
emergency cardiac care. Moving forward, the two organizations
will strengthen their collaborative efforts to advocate for an
increased focus on CVD control, prevention and the development
of joint initiatives that will support prevention efforts in the
country.
“The Brazilian Cardiology Society is excited to partner with the
American Heart Association and be change agents in our country
to encourage individuals to make the Smart choices that will
help them protect their health”, said Jadelson Andrade, “Given
the global political will that exists to address chronic disease,
we believe we have an unprecedented opportunity to raise
awareness and take action in our joint mission to address heart
disease.”
Cardiovascular disease currently kills about 17.3 million people
around the world each year and Brazil is among one of the
countries in the region of the Americas where heart disease is
disproportionately affecting people under 60. The partnership
will recognize that every sector has a critical role to play in
reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease and strokes and
empowering individuals with information to make heart healthy
choices in their lives.
The Prevention Congress will feature several leadership
volunteers from the American Heart Association who will present
the latest science and research in primary and secondary
interventions related to heart disease. The opening ceremony
will highlight the association’s global Go Red for Women
campaign which marks its 10th year anniversary in 2013.
“Women will play a central role in any country’s efforts to
address heart health and we see a great opportunity in
partnering with the Brazilian Cardiology Society on this
campaign,” said American Heart Association President, Donna
Arnett.
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The American Heart Association and the American Stroke
Association are devoted to saving people from heart disease and
stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. We team with
millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for
stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools
and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The
Dallas-based American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest
and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart
disease and stroke. The American Stroke Association is a
division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to
get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any
of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and
Twitter.
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Fonte: Assessoria de Imprensa da SBC
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