World Heart Day is determined by the World Heart Federation. Established in 1999, once a year. September 24th, 2000 is the first World Heart Day, and the last Sunday in September is the World Heart Day every year thereafter. From 20 1 1 to September 29th every year.
According to the latest data, cardiovascular disease has become one of the biggest "killers" threatening people's health, and17.5 million people worldwide die of cardiovascular disease every year. It is estimated that by 2030, this number will reach 23 million.
At present, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are the first cause of death among Chinese residents, with high morbidity, disability, recurrence and mortality, which has become an important public health problem. The State Council's Opinions on Implementing Healthy China Action lists cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases as one of the 15 special actions.
According to China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report 202 1, the number of patients with cardiovascular diseases in China is as high as 330 million, including stroke130,000, coronary heart disease1390,000 and hypertension of 245 million. The situation of cardiovascular disease prevention and control is still grim.
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Worldwide, cardiovascular disease has gradually risen to be the "first killer" threatening human health, regardless of age, identity and region. In order to arouse public attention to cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors (hypertension, obesity, lack of exercise, nutritional imbalance, smoking, etc.). ).
The eternal theme of World Heart Day is "Healthy Heart, Happy Life". Its purpose is to inspire people to change their static lifestyle into positive actions. Call on people to abandon bad eating habits and hobbies, so that everyone can have a healthy heart and enjoy a happy life.
The purpose of setting up World Heart Day is to arouse people's awareness of cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors (lack of exercise, smoking, etc.). ); At the same time, as a means to prevent cardiovascular diseases, carry out publicity activities to control risk factors. Its purpose is to encourage people to change their static lifestyle into positive actions, and gradually carry out actions to control the risk factors of heart disease from the beginning of exercise.