Understanding Heart Diseases: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 60 Views |
**Causes:**
Heart diseases often result from the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis. This buildup narrows the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart and increasing the risk of various cardiovascular events. Other causes include genetic factors, infections, and conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.
As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to...