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This is according to a survey by Novartis, a pharmaceutical company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company stated that an additional burden is the rising obesity rates in South Africa with over two thirds of women and nearly one-third of men classified as overweight or obese, raising people\u2019s risk of CVD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, leading a sedentary lifestyle has been shown to increase all causes of mortality and doubles the risk of CVDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that about 60% to 85% of people around the globe lead sedentary lifestyles, which are marked by an overabundance of sitting, lying, or simply reclining for extended periods of time other than for sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately two million deaths per year are attributed to sedentary lifestyle choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSerious concern in South Africa is that people\u2019s overall health is on the decline, especially, their blood pressure levels are on the rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith so many families impacted, and lives altered by CVDs, be it heart attacks, strokes, thrombosis or other diseases, a change urgently needs to be made,\u201d said Sibonile Dube, Novartis head of communications and Engagement for the Middle East and Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the aim of raising awareness about of CVD, Novartis launched its new global Unblocked movement on 17 March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <b>Tips for living the Unblocked way:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Avoid excessive alcohol intake. 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