WORLD HEART DAY
WORLD HEART DAY
September 29, 2016
World Heart Day was founded in 2000 and it is celebrated annually all over the world on 29 September. The day is observed to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year.
World Heart Day was founded by World Heart Federation (WHF) formerly the International Society and Federation of Cardiology (ISFC). The World Heart Federation is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as its leading NGO partner in cardiovascular disease prevention and is a close partner of the World Health Organization’s department of Non communicable Diseases.
Heart problems or Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) are the major causes of death in the world. 80% of premature deaths from CVD could be avoided by controlling four main risk factors such as
- unhealthy diet
- tobacco use
- alcohol
- physical inactivity
This year theme is creating heart-healthy environments. The aim of celebrating World Heart Day is to spread awareness among the general public to lead a HEALTHY LIFE with a HEALTHY HEART.
Source: www.world-heart-federation.org
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