In South Africa, nearly 1 in 6 deaths (17.3%) are due to cardiovascular disease. The tragedy is that many of these events are preventable. By knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can dramatically reduce your risk.

In this Mediclinic Moment, EB Inglis speaks to Dr Darren Green to learn more about heart disease, cardiovascular health, and the simple lifestyle habits that can keep the heart healthy.