World Heart Day 2022, Theme, History & Significance

World Heart Day 2022: Every year World Heart Day is observed worldwide on September 29. This day is celebrated with the aim to create awareness among the people regarding the prevention of heart diseases. Every year, approximately 18.6 million people die because of heart disease and stroke which is considered one of the leading causes of death in the world. On World Heart Day people from all countries get united and make plans to fight against Cardiovascular Diseases. It is necessary to take proper care of the heart to lead a healthy lifestyle because the Heart is the first and last sign of life. In this post, we have provided information on the History, Significance, and, Theme of World Heart Day 2022.

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World Heart Day 2022: History

Antoni Bayes de Luna, the President of the World Heart Federation(from 1997 to 1999) came up with the idea of World Heart Day. The World Heart Federation in collaboration with the World Health Organization(WHO), initiated the celebration of World Heart Day. On September 24, 2000, the first World Heart Day was commemorated. Till 2011 the day was marked on the last Sunday of September. It was decided in May,2012 by the world leaders to reduce the worldwide mortality from non-communicable diseases(NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Later the day is being celebrated on September 29.

World Heart Day 2022: Significance

World Heart Day is being commemorated to raise awareness regarding Cardiovascular Diseases. The most common cause and nearly half of all Non-communicable diseases deaths at the global level is due to Cardiovascular diseases (CVD). People are educated to take actions and prevent these diseases. Heart is the only organ that can be heard and felt. To minimize the chances of heart diseases each and every individual must reduce the use of tobacco, follow a healthy diet and should be physically active. 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be avoided by following these measures. It is believed that people dependent on technology and leading a desk-bound lifestyle are affected by Cardiovascular diseases which is not true as the deaths are mostly occurring in middle-income and low-income countries.

World Heart Day 2022: Theme

The Theme for World Heart Day 2022 is “Use Heart for Every Heart”. On World Heart Day a global campaign is organized in which individuals, families, communities, and governments all around the world show their participation. Activities take place in which people are taught to take care of their own heart as well as of others.

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FAQs: World Heart Day 2022

Q.1 When is World Heart Day observed?

Ans. World Heart Day is observed on the 29th of September.

Q.2 What is the Theme for World Heart Day 2022?

Ans. The Theme for World Heart Day 2022 is “Use Heart for Every Heart”.

Q.3 When was the first World Heart Day 2022 celebrated?

Ans. The first World Heart Day was celebrated on September 24, 2000.

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