Use Heart is about using … Your head :On World Heart's Day 2020

ON 29 Se,2020  On 29 September, #UseHeart to beat cardiovascular disease

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Use Heart … for society, your loved ones and you

We are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the healthcare profession, national healthcare systems and our individual responsibilities – for our own health and for the vulnerable in society.

We don’t know what course the pandemic will take in the future but we do know that taking care of our hearts right now is more important than ever.

So this year on 29 September, our campaign is asking the world to:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death on the planet. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and rare and neglected conditions such as Chagas Disease and cardiac amyloidosis.

In the time of COVID-19, CVD patients are faced with a double-edged threat. Not only are they more at risk of developing severe forms of the virus, but they may also be afraid to seek ongoing care for their hearts.

Use Heart is about using …

Your head

To understand what it takes to live a heart healthy life and to act on that knowledge, changing your behaviour for a better quality of life now and in the future.

Your influence

As an individual to set an example for your loved ones.

As a healthcare professional to help your patients make positive changes for their heart health.

As an employer to invest in the heart health of your employees.

As a government to implement policies and initiatives that will lead to better societal heart health, such as sugar taxes, smoking bans and reducing air pollution.

Your compassion

To look beyond the self and act in ways that support the most vulnerable in society; those with underlying heart-related conditions that may put them at greater risk in the time of COVID-19.

Use Heart to make better choices

Use Heart to listen to your heart

Use Heart for society, your loved ones and you

Individuals, communities and businesses have responded to the pandemic in incredible ways, supporting each other, the healthcare profession and the vulnerable in society. It’s about making better choices at every level – from the personal and our day-to-day choices, to the world’s governments and population-wide policy choices.

Use Heart to thank the healthcare profession

Use Heart to take part

Help us to make World Heart Day 2020 more impactful than ever – a powerful platform for positive change and to help people live longer, better, healthier lives. Visit Take Part now and find out what you can do.