Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day is the perfect platform for the CVD community to unite in the fight against CVD and reduce the global disease burden. Our aim to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.

World Heart Day is a truly global event that sees individuals, families, communities, organizations and governments around the world take part in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. It has the power to unite 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.

This World Heart Day, we want everyone to understand what they can do to fuel their hearts and power their lives. Your heart is at the heart of your health. And it’s easy to give it the care it deserves. Just a few simple steps such as eating more healthily, cutting down on alcohol and stopping smoking can improve your heart health and your overall wellbeing. So this World Heart Day, let’s make sure we all take action to keep our hearts charged and make a lasting difference to our health.

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World Heart Day: Healthy habits starting in childhood can prevent heart disease
World Heart Day 2016
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Related Links:

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• NHS - National Health System
• World Heart Federation
• Ten years in public health, 2007–2017: report by Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General, World Health Organization