World Heart Day
Date: 30 September 2007 Place: Worldwide
Cardio-vascular diseases - including heart attacks and strokes - are the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives a year. World Heart Day was established to create public awareness of risk factors for heart diseases and stroke and to promote prevention.
There are 155 million overweight and obese children globally. Parents can influence and help children in reducing major risk factors for heart diseases and stroke - such as controlling weight by healthy eating and doing regular physical activity. That is why this year’s World Heart Day focuses on the theme “Team Up for Healthy Hearts”.
In partnership with WHO, the World Heart Federation is organizing activities in more than 100 countries. The activities will include health checks, organized walks, runs and fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, carnivals, and sports tournaments.
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