How Most People Die in South Africa

The Four Main Killers (Which are Avoidable): Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease & Alzheimers.

In South Africa:

Over Half of the People are Prediabetic. (Prediabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are above the specified range but not high enough to be classified as having diabetes.)

1 in 9 People have Diabetes.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death. It also doubles your risk of getting Cancer and increases your risk of Alzheimer's.

54% of South African Adults are Obese or Overweight.

Obesity dramatically increases your chances of Diabetes, Hypertension (High blood pressure), Cancer, Strokes, Heart disease, Kidney cancer and much more.

1 Out of 6 People die of Heart Disease

High blood pressure and cholesterol are the main reasons for heart disease and strokes.

According to the National Council of Aging, in the west nearly 95% of adults 60 and older have at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes and heart disease, while nearly 80% have two or more.

How to Avoid Becoming One of the Above Statistics.

When cells are under chronic stress from poor nutrition, sleep, stress etc it leads to a chemical reaction and process called oxidation.

Oxidation leads to:

Cardiovascular Diseases: eg. Heart Disease

Oxidative stress is involved in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis (blocking artery walls), heart failure, and hypertension. It can damage blood vessels, promote inflammation, and contribute to the formation of plaque in arteries.

Neurodegenerative diseases: eg. Alzheimers

Conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are linked to oxidative stress. The brain is highly susceptible to oxidative damage due to its high metabolic rate and relatively low antioxidant defences.

Cancer

Oxidative stress can promote the initiation and progression of cancer. It can cause DNA damage, activate oncogenes, and inhibit tumor suppressor genes, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and the development of cancerous cells.

Diabetes

Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications. It can contribute to insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and damage to pancreatic beta cells. Additionally, oxidative stress is involved in the development of diabetic complications like diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy.