On the occasion of World Heart Day on September 29, 2011,

cardiologists in India are creating awareness that a

majority of cardiac emergencies occur at home and taking action

at the first signs of a heart attack is essential to prevent death due to heart attacks. 

The World Heart Day was devised by the World Heart

Federation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, to prevent

and control cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular

diseases collectively form the number one worldwide killer, claiming 17.1 million lives a

year, 80 percent in the developing world. 

For Year 2011 the theme is One World, One Home, and

One Heart 

The World Heart Federation is urging individuals and families

to become proactive about reducing heart diseases and

strokes.

In India, heart disease is the single largest cause of death,

with heart attacks being responsible for one third of all

deaths caused. 

It is estimated that by 2020, India will have the largest CV

burden globally and account for 1/3 of all global deaths. About 35 to 50 percent of cases of heart disease in India affect people below the age of 50.

Source :Dr. JAGDISH

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