WORLD HEART DAY 2022: IMPORTANCE, SIGNIFICANCE, AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Thu 29 September 2022:

Every year on September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of growing heart health issues, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the consequences of the vital importance of heart care.

This day came into effect between the World Health Federation and the World Health Organisation. The day was founded to increase awareness regarding different cardiovascular diseases and conditions.

The concept was first developed by Antoni Bayes de Luna, who presided over the World Heart Federation from 1997 to 1999. The day was first observed on September 24, 2000. However, up until 2011, the day was later designated as September 29. Over 90 nations came together to celebrate the global event.

The World Health Organization estimates that cardiovascular diseases kill 17.9 million people each year and account for 31% of all deaths worldwide. Hence, one needs to understand the various risk factors that could lead to heart-related disease.

The theme for this year is “Use Heart, For Every Heart.”

‘Use heart’ means thinking differently, making appropriate choices, taking courageous actions, and engaging with this critical issue.

For every heart, it emphasises “FOR” and shifts the focus of the campaign from the activities themselves to the people who will benefit from it, allowing the drive to be more significant.

The ultimate goal of this day is to raise awareness of the behaviours that can prevent people from being predisposed to cardiovascular diseases and provide people with the necessary skills to manage potential risks related to the eminent organ of the body.

Heart attacks and other related incidents are becoming more common, and as a result, they are receiving more attention as more people struggle with heart-related issues.

Everyone should be aware of the value of leading a healthy lifestyle and eating right, regardless of age.

BEWARE OF THESE HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS:

Use of Tobacco
Limit alcohol
Unhealthy Diet
Inconsistent Sleeping Patterns
Physical inactivity

It is, fortunately, possible for you to reduce your chances of contracting heart disease by a number of means. You need to set an example as an individual to the people around you. People should encourage others to take positive steps to keep their hearts healthy by encouraging them to do so.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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