DOH records 3 deaths due to noncommunicable diseases from Dec 22-30

Facade of the Department of Health office in Manila. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Three people have reportedly died due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and bronchial asthma, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.

According to the DOH, two of the three individuals died due to stroke while the other death was caused by myocardial infarction.

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The agency said these cases were among the 228 cases of acute coronary syndrome, bronchial asthma, and acute stroke recorded from December 22 to 30.

Of this figure, 62 were acute coronary syndrome cases, 63 were bronchial asthma cases, and 103 were acute stroke.

The DOH said they are monitoring these cases, especially during this holiday season due to a series of celebrations and health risks from firecrackers’ smoke.

“The agency also emphasizes the importance of heart and lung care—exercise daily, avoid eating fatty, sweet, and overly salty foods and avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Avoid smoky places especially with gunpowder. Maintain the correct treatment or maintenance medicines,” the agency told the public in Filipino.