World Heart Day 2024

In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths making it the world’s number one killer. World Heart Day is, therefore, the perfect platform for the CVD community to unite in the fight against CVD and reduce the global disease burden.

Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the
globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of
death claiming 17.9 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals
can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that
by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity,
at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.

World Heart Day is a global campaign during which individuals, families,
communities, and governments around the world participate in activities to take
charge of their heart health and that of others. Through this campaign, the World
Heart Federation unites people from all countries and backgrounds in the fight
against the CVD burden and inspires and drives international action to encourage
heart-healthy living across the world. We and our members believe in a world where
heart health for everyone is a fundamental human right and a crucial element of
global health justice. We would usually hold activities annually, watch out for
updates on our news.