One in five people will die early from cardiovascular disease (CVD), which claims more lives than cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. Yet, up to 80 per cent of heart disease and stroke cases are preventable.
That's why, every 29 September, World Heart Day is observed to raise awareness about heart diseases and the importance of early detection to save and improve more lives. The theme this year is 'Don't Miss a Beat'. This theme emphasises the importance of continuous vigilance in heart health, encouraging individuals to be proactive by not ignoring warning signs, maintaining healthy habits, scheduling regular check-ups, and seeking timely medical attention to prevent cardiovascular disease-related deaths.
The idea of having heart day globally was introduced by the Antoni Baie de Luna, former president of the World Health Federation, based on his ideas along with the collaboration of World Health Organization, World Heart Day was established in 1999.
The world witnessed the first official World Heart Day celebration on September 24, 2000. Till 2011, the day continued its mission of creating awareness about the management of cardiovascular disease on the very last Sunday of September. In 2012, with the idea to curb the global mortality due to non-communicable diseases by 25 percent by 2025, global leaders came together and urges to the world to actively participate for this cause and 29 September, was marked as global World Heart Day. More than 90 countries participates on this day to organise awareness campaigns to raise awareness and educate people about the cardiovascular health.
The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day.
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