Initiated by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29. 

This day aims to inform people that cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death across the globe and is accountable for 18.6 million lives lost every year. It also emphasizes the actions that people can take to prevent and control CVD.

This year, World Heart Day aims to utilize the power of digital health in order to improve awareness, prevention and management of CVD on a global level. The World Heart Federation is asking people on this World Heart Day to “USE HEART TO CONNECT” – which is about connecting with our own hearts, ensuring that they are being nurtured in the best possible way, and making use of the power of digital to connect every heart, everywhere… (World Heart Federation)