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September 28th is World Heart DayWorld Heart Day 2008: Know Your Risk
Heart disease and stroke are the world’s greatest killers, claiming 17.5 million lives a year which represents nearly one third of all deaths in the world. This year’s theme “Know Your Risk” is a call to action to help people better understand their personal risk for cardiovascular disease, including hypertension (high blood pressure). Join people around the world in adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle to help maintain a young heart for life. Since 1999, the World Heart Federation (WHF) and its 189 cardiology societies and heart foundations in more than 100 countries have celebrated World Heart Day. Celebrated annually, on the last Sunday of September, this event and activities leading up to the day, increase public awareness and promote preventive measures to reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke on a global scale. To learn more about World Heart Day and how you can get involved, visit http://www.worldheartday.org*. Send a Work Heart Day Health-e-Card. For more information about CDC’s programs related to heart disease and stroke prevention, please visit the following CDC Web sites:
For more information about World Heart Day and activities in various countries, please visit the World Heart Federation.* Page last reviewed: August 1, 2008 Content source: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
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