What is World Heart Day?
Every year World Heart Day on September 29th aims to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as how to prevent it.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world. Nearly 18 million people die each year from heart-related diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). About 85% of these deaths are due to heart attack and stroke.
Heart attacks and strokes are caused by blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the brain or heart. Fat deposits in the blood vessels is one of the most common types of blockage. The following risk factors can raise the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke..
- Tobacco use
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