What is World Heart Day?
Every year, on 29 September, World Heart Day brings together individuals, families, communities, and governments around the world to fight cardiovascular disease and empower people to take better care of their hearts.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 20 million lives each year. World Heart Day highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. By raising awareness and educating people about risk factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be avoided.
Why should you support this campaign?
The theme of World Heart Day 2024 is Use ❤️ For Action. The campaign underscores the importance of each country having a national action plan for cardiovascular diseases. Currently, many national policies on cardiovascular diseases are inadequate or non-existent. We are determined to change this and need your support to amplify our message.
You have the power to make a difference!
Your donation will support the work of World Heart Day so we can reach and empower more people around the world and make an even greater impact. Together, we can help people live longer, better, healthier lives.
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