29 September:A war against CVD.
Are you with us…?
Do you know the importance of
29 September? 29 September is being observed as World Heart Day and this year’s
focus is on cardiovascular disease (CVD) presentation among children and women.
Each year CVD’s kills over
8.6 million women globally. This figure is more than the total no. of woman who
die from cancers, TB, AIDS and malaria combined. This alarming figure has made
WHO on focus on CVD’s among women by running the GORED for women campaign to
increase women’s knowledge of heart disease and stoke. Improved knowledge will
help them take action and achieve longer, better heart-healthy life.
You will be surprised to know that even..........to be contd...
