World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September, that was yesterday. This is a global campaign, with the help of which people are told how to prevent heart diseases. Every year this day is celebrated with a special theme. Know here the theme of this year, the history of this day, and why this day is important.

World Heart Day 2022 History

This international day was started in collaboration with World Heart Federation (WHF) and World Health Organization (WHO). Former WHF president Antoine Bayes de Luna came up with the idea. Well, this day was marked as the last Sunday in September. Although it started on September 24, 2000. Later it was decided to celebrate it on 29th September.

World Heart Day 2022 Significance

The purpose of World Heart Day is to make people aware of cardiovascular diseases. The World Heart Federation established this day today to raise awareness of the various cardiovascular issues and diseases affecting the world population.

World Heart Day 2022 Theme

World Heart Day is celebrated every year with a different theme. The theme of the year 2022 is very special. This year's theme is 'Use the heart for every heart'.

Why is World Heart Day 2022 celebrated?

The buzz around World Heart Day is of utmost importance as more and more people are getting affected by these cardiac issues due to the increasing number of heart attacks and other heart-related cases. Unhealthy eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle are also important for people of all ages and awareness about them is essential.