Heart Diseases
Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in the world. It is estimated that annually die from the disease, 17.5 million people. For that reason they created the World Heart Day to increase public awareness about the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke, and promote prevention.
According to estimates by the year 2025 more than 1,500 million people over 25, suffer from hypertension. This is one of the main factors that cause heart attacks and strokes, cause of death in the world. Hypertension has no symptoms visible, and therefore the only way to know if you have to consult a specialist.
To mark the date, the World Heart Federation organizes various activities. From walks, runs, public talks, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, among others.
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