World Heart Day 2010
Together with its members, the World Heart Federation spreads the news that at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, are controlled.
World Heart Day was held on Sunday, 26 September 2010.
About World Heart Day:
- On 26 September 2010 – 10 years after the first World Heart Day in September 2000 – the World Heart Federation and its members are celebrating progress in heart health.
- At this 10-year milestone, the World Heart Federation is urging governments, healthcare professionals, employers and individuals to reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke.
- The State of Heart” CVD report was launched to mark the 10 years of World Heart Day. This report reflects on achievements over the past decade and challenges still ahead to fight CVD (full report available below)
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Building on last year and to ensure sustained change, the World Heart Federation is targeting the workplace to promote heart healthy messages. The Workplace Wellness initiative aims to use the workplace to promote long-term behavioural changes that will benefit employers, employees and communities.
On World Heart Day, there was a call to take responsibility for your own heart health and say “I work with Heart”.
Click here for 10 simple steps that can be taken to improve your heart health.
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World Heart Federation
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