World Heart Day is observed and celebrated annually on 29th September, with the aim of increasing awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and how to control them to negate their global impact.
Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including stroke and heart disease, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming about 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as unhealthy diet, tobacco use and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.
World Heart Day is a global campaign during which individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Through this campaign, the World Heart Federation unites people from all countries and backgrounds in the fight against the CVD burden and inspires and drives international action to encourage heart-healthy living across the world. We and our members believe in a world where heart health for everyone is a fundamental human right and a crucial element of global health justice.
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