Global atlas on cardiovascular disease prevention and control
19 September 2011 -- New WHO report Global atlas on cardiovascular disease prevention and control states that CVDs are the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Although a large proportion of CVDs is preventable, they continue to rise mainly because preventive measures are inadequate.
World Heart Day 2011
29 September 2011 -- An estimated 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) like heart disease and stroke in 2008, representing 30% of all global deaths. World Heart Day, today, provides an opportunity to take stock of the situation and lessen the impact of CVDs through healthy diet, regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke.
UN high-level meeting on NCD prevention and control
19-20 September 2011 -- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), like heart attacks and strokes, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease, account for over 63% of deaths in the world today. Every year, NCDs kill 9 million people under 60. The socio-economic impact is staggering. Global leaders will meet at the United Nations in New York from 19-20 September 2011 to set a new international agenda on NCDs.
Noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2011
14 September 2011 -- A new WHO report Noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2011 features information about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) situation in 193 countries. It includes details of what proportion of each country's deaths are due to diseases such as cancer, heart and lung diseases, and diabetes; and provides information on prevalence, trends in metabolic risk factors alongside data on the country's capacity to address the challenges posed by NCDs.
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17.3 millionAn estimated 17.3 million people died from CVDs in 2008.
Fact sheet on CVDs80%Over 80% of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries.
Health topic on CVDs23.6 million By 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from CVDs.
10 facts on noncommunicable diseasesKey messages to protect heart health
- Tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Engaging in physical activity for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
- Eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting your salt intake to less than one teaspoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
