Use Heart for Every Heart
The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. Whether you think about it or not, it works round the clock, transporting blood and oxygen to all organs. The heart is the most significant and vital muscle in the body. Its functioning is a sign of life. Both the beginning and end of life are connected to it. 109,440 is the number of times our heart beats in a day. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 1.8 crore deaths, almost one-third of all the deaths globally. Eighty-five per cent of them are due to heart attack and stroke. Nearly half of the deaths happen outside of a hospital, indicating that early warning signs are not taken seriously. It is not only affluent societies which are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases. Middle and low-income countries account for over 80% of all fatalities. Access to treatment and support for cardiovascular diseases varies widely across the world. Both private and government agencies need to work together to bring down the losses of lives through heart-related conditions. The past decade has observed a shift in the age of heart attacks. A sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise lead to the possibility of pre-diabetes and diabetes in young adults.
The World Heart Federation, a Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, took the lead in celebrating the first World Heart Day in 2000. From 2012 onwards, it is being celebrated on 29 September. World Heart Day is an occasion for humanity to ponder how one can use the heart for humanity’s welfare, nature, and us. After all, you are the closest to your heart. Keeping the heart safe is something that matters to every beating heart. Use your heart for humanity, for nature and you. Use your heart to think differently, make the right decisions, and act courageously to help others.
The problem with heart disease is that the first symptom is often fatal.
Michael Phelps
The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. Whether you think about it or not, it works round the clock, transporting blood and oxygen to all organs. The heart is the most significant and vital muscle in the body. Its functioning is a sign of life. Both the beginning and end of life are connected to it. With every heartbeat, it pumps blood carrying oxygen and nutrients to every body part and removes metabolic waste such as carbon dioxide. 109,440 is the number of times our heart beats in a day. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 1.8 crore deaths, almost one-third of all the deaths globally. Eighty-five per cent of them are due to heart attack and stroke. Nearly half of the deaths happen outside of a hospital, indicating that early warning signs are not taken seriously. It is not only affluent societies which are vulnerable to cardiovascular diseases. Middle and low-income countries account for over 80% of all fatalities. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced or blocked. The blockage is usually due to fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the heart (coronary) arteries. Fortunately, the primary risk factors for cardiovascular diseases- such as inactivity, smoking and a poor diet- can be changed.
Access to treatment and support for cardiovascular diseases varies widely across the world. Both private and government Anthoney need to work together to bring down the losses of lives through heart-related conditions. Air pollution and psychological stress are enhancing the heart attack risk. There are no shortcuts to maintaining a healthy heart. A nutritious diet, regular physical activity, and changing lifestyle are essential. The past decade has observed a shift in the age of heart attacks. A sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise lead to the possibility of pre-diabetes and diabetes in young adults.
The World Heart Federation, a Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, took the lead in celebrating the first World Heart Day in 2000. That year it was observed on 24 September and used to be kept on the last Sunday of September. From 2012 onwards, it is being celebrated on 29 September. World Heart Day is an occasion for humanity to ponder how one can use the heart for humanity’s welfare, nature, and us. After all, you are close to your heart. Keeping the heart safe is something that matters to every beating heart. World Heart Day aims to reach out to many to help achieve cardiovascular health for every heart.
Use Heart for Every Heart.
Use your heart for humanity, for nature and you.
Use your heart to think differently, make the right decisions, and act courageously to help others.
Toon: Reema
Logs: Sai Baba
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