World Heart Day will be celebrated on Friday 29 September. In this context, the Council of Ministers approved the activities to be organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on September 29 with the aim of raising awareness of cardiovascular diseases and ways to control them in order to reduce their public impact. This International Day was established by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
The theme chosen to celebrate World Heart Day 2023 is “Use the heart, and know that the heart is open-ended.” Celebrating World Heart Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the alarming rate of cardiovascular deaths, which can be prevented through evidence-based lifestyle changes, such as stopping smoking, stopping alcohol consumption, and adopting a healthy diet with less salt and fat. refined sugar, eat more fruits and vegetables, and get regular physical activity to control weight and manage stress.
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that 17 million people die from it each year. Coronary heart disease and stroke are the main causes of these deaths.
More than 90 countries participate in this international event every year. Therefore, World Heart Day has proven to be an effective way to spread information about cardiovascular diseases. The high level of involvement of governments and organizations is of particular importance for developing countries, which are highly affected by these diseases.
World Heart Day: Cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by following a healthy diet
