September 29 - World Heart Day

Created and led by the World Heart Federation (WHF) and supported by WHO and UNESCO, World Heart Day aims to combat the rising number of people with cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s biggest killer, by raising awareness and promoting the importance of living a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Cardiovascular diseases including heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.5 million lives each year. 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.

The Russian Society of Cardiology joined the global community and celebrated the World Heart Day! Prof. Alexandra Konradi, RSC vice-president, presented a poem about heart.