Everyone around the world should feel empowered with the tools and knowledge to make the best choices for their heart health. The causes of CVD and its impact need wider global recognition, and we must increase action and education around prevention.
Every year, 20.5 million deaths are attributed to CVD. Help us start important conversations about heart health and urge elected leaders to act. How to get involved:
Identify common associations with the 20 million number in your region. For instance, cities like Mumbai, Beijing, Mexico City and Dhaka have a population of roughly 20 million; some of the big international airports are accessed by 20 million people a year.
Reach out to the World Heart Federation or download the World Heart Day resources to create your own content for social media, posters, leaflets, etc.
Engage influential people in your region to help spread the message of 20 million hearts lost each year. Use the hashtags #DontMissABeat and #WorldHeartDay
Help those in your community get their blood pressure and heart health checked.
Early prevention saves lives. That’s why this World Heart Day, we encourage you to help people in your local community take their blood pressure and get their heart health checked. This simple but effective act can empower people with enough information to make the right lifestyle changes.
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