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PHA Warns Young Filipinos: Heart Disease on the Rise

2/3/2025

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During its Midyear Convention 2025 in Iloilo, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) sounded the alarm on the alarming rise of cardiovascular diseases among young Filipinos. With poor lifestyle choices and genetics at play, the PHA is championing prevention through awareness campaigns and regular health checkups, urging those in their 20s to stay vigilant about their heart health.

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During its Midyear Convention 2025 in Iloilo, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) sounded the alarm on the alarming rise of cardiovascular diseases among young Filipinos. With poor lifestyle choices and genetics at play, the PHA is championing prevention through awareness campaigns and regular health checkups, urging those in their 20s to stay vigilant about their heart health.