Islamabad: Minister for National Health Services Aamer Kiani inaugurated the ‘Pedal for health’ initiative here Sunday, encouraging the public to participate in healthy physical activities so that they remain protected from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) llike coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression.“Physical inactivity has been recognized as one of the leading risk factors for global mortality due to NCDs. Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages; it improves physical and mental health, stimulates and improves your heart, lungs and circulation, lowers resting pulse and reduces blood fat levels,” Kiani stated.According to World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity has been identified as the third leading risk factor forglobal mortality (6% of deaths globally), and is estimated to be the main cause for 27% of diabetes and approximately 30% of ischaemic heart disease burden.Aamir said, the Ministry of National Health Services has initiated the process of developing a National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs. In this regard, a Task Force and a Technical Working Group for NCDs has been notified, in which all relevant stakeholders are included. Another aim of this action plan will be to integrate NCD control and management at the primary healthcare level facilities. Essential drugs and basic equipment will be provided and awareness raising and preventive measures will be promoted, he informed.
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