On World Heart Day 2024, we’re reminding the world to take care of their hearts.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure – kill more than 20.5 million every year. The majority of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries.
We want to bring this number down – way down. And there’s hope: 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable. By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat CVD.
BECAUSE WE LOVE AND PROTECT ONLY WHAT WE KNOW.
In a world where knowledge about heart health is limited and policies are insufficient or lacking, we aim to shatter barriers and empower individuals to take control of their well-being.
BECAUSE WHEN WE KNOW MORE, WE CAN TAKE BETTER CARE.
Part of the fun of celebrating World Heart Day is making the day your own –deciding how you or your organization wants to contribute to making a real difference. This could be a 5K run for everyone at your company, a heart-healthy menu in the school cafeteria or a CPR class for your sports club. No matter what you decide, you can find help and resources on the World Heart Day website, including a toolkit to make communicating and organizing your event a success.