World Heart Day 2025 Observed on September 29 with Theme “Don’t Miss A Beat”.

World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and promote preventive measures for heart health. The 2025 observance marks the 25th anniversary of this global initiative, highlighting the importance of heart care and healthy living.

      - The day primarily aims to educate people about the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases to prevent complications. It encourages adopting a healthy lifestyle, including proper diet, exercise, and regular medical check-ups, to reduce heart-related risks.

      - The theme for 2025 is “Don’t Miss A Beat,” emphasizing continuous vigilance and proactive management of heart health to prevent CVDs and associated complications.

      - World Heart Day was introduced in 1999 by Antoni Baie de Luna, former president of the World Heart Federation (WHF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to promote global heart health awareness.

Main Point :-   (i) The first official celebration of World Heart Day took place on September 24, 2000, marking the beginning of a worldwide campaign for cardiovascular disease prevention and awareness.

      (ii) Launched on World Heart Day 2022, the SEAHEARTS Initiative focuses on accelerating efforts to prevent and control CVDs in the South East Asia region. This year marks the two-year milestone of the initiative in promoting cardiovascular health.

(iii) The SEAHEARTS resolution aims to place 100 million people with hypertension and/or diabetes on protocol-based management by 2025. It also focuses on accelerating tobacco control, salt reduction, and the elimination of trans-fatty acids from the food chain.
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