World Heart Day: Take Care of Your Heart Health

World Heart Day is an annual event held on September 29th to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to promote heart health. The day was first established in 2000 by the World Heart Federation (WHF) and is now celebrated by over 100 countries around the world.

The theme for World Heart Day 2023 is "Use Heart, Know Heart". This theme reflects the importance of taking care of your heart health and knowing your risk factors for CVD.

CVD is the leading cause of death in the world, responsible for one in three deaths. It is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Some of the most common types of CVD include heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

For more information, visit the Vistara News Kannada website on World Heart Day.