Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year. It has many causes like diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking and obesity.

For the 520 million people living with CVD, COVID-19 has been heartbreaking. Many have been afraid to attend routine and emergency appointments, and have become isolated from friends and family.

This year on World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation is asking the world to:

USE HEART TO CONNECT

USE HEART TO CONNECT is about using your knowledge, compassion and influence to make sure you, your loved ones and the communities you’re part of have the best chance to live heart-healthy lives. It’s about connecting with our own hearts, making sure we’re fuelling and nurturing them as best we can, and using the power of digital to connect every heart, everywhere.

Get involved this September by:

• Spreading awareness of heart health to friends and family
• Undertaking activities which promote heart health
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/about-whd/world-heart-day-2021/