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Notice to Readers: World Heart Day --- September 28, 2008
Worldwide, approximately 17.5 million deaths are attributed to heart disease and stroke each year
(1). Controlling certain risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, and physical inactivity, can
help prevent heart disease and stroke.
In 2000, the World Heart Federation, a nongovernmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, created the
annual World Heart Day campaign to increase public awareness of the threat of heart disease and stroke. The theme of this
year's World Heart Day is "Know Your Risk!," a call to action for persons to understand their risk for cardiovascular
disease. Approximately 100 member organizations will participate in the event this year. Activities will include free heart
health screenings, walks, runs, jump rope sessions, fitness events, public talks, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, and
sports tournaments to highlight the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent heart disease.
World Health Organization. Preventing chronic diseases: a vital investment. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2005. Available
at http://www.who.int/chp/chronic_disease_report.
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