World Heart Day celebrated on September 29 with the support of who and the world Heart Federation (VFS), an international public organization, whose main objective is the prevention of cardiovascular disease worldwide, especially in developing countries.
Prevention is primarily to inform the public about the possibilities of preventing heart attacks and strokes as the most threatening consequences of cardiovascular diseases. Heart attacks and strokes, in turn, are the consequence of such serious chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system, like hypertension, coronary heart disease, angina, atherosclerosis.
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For many years, who publishes manuals and newsletters, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of the above diseases, as well as no less serious pathologies like heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, pulmonary embolism (PE) and so forth Special attention to the who is paid to prevention strategies in low and middle income population, since 80% of deaths from cardiovascular diseases accounted for these countries.
Almost every year, with the support of the who published a manual for determining the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases cardiovascular diseases take the leading place among causes of death in the world annually.
Only from a stroke, one of the most threatening consequences of these diseases, according to who in 2005 died of 5.7 million people. A stroke is an acute vascular disease of the brain, namely a blockage of one of the main vessels of the brain due to thrombus formation and leads to paresis, paralysis, and disability.
A heart attack is an acute heart disease in the result of blockage of one of the main arteries, and even in the case of a favorable outcome, leading to permanent disability.
The main causes of heart attack and stroke are physical inactivity (lack of exercise), unhealthy habits(Smoking) and poor diet. That’s why the main and the best way to prevent these diseases is lifestyle change.
On 29 September, the day of the VFS and the who are organizing events in more than 100 countries, including structured activities (runs, Wellness sessions and competitions) , public readings, symposia, exhibitions, and free check the status of the cardiovascular system to the public.