World Heart Day 2022 - Use Heart for Every Heart

The heart is the most important organ in the human body. All the biological processes in our body require the continuous flow of blood to function properly and maintaining an adequate blood flow is the responsibility of the heart. Thus, if your heart takes a break for even a second, it can cost you your life. 

On World Heart Day 2022, in this article, let us talk about ways to maintain good heart health, and interesting facts about the heart.

What is world heart day?

Heart diseases lead to approximately 17.7 million deaths across the globe. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), out of these 17.7 million deaths, India contributes to around one-fifth of these deaths. In India, the major issue is an early onset, rapid progression, and high mortality rate of cardiovascular diseases that must be dealt with immediately. With the increasing cases and widespread of heart diseases, World Heart Federation has announced 29th September to be celebrated as world heart day every year across the globe. With the participation of more than 90 countries in the celebration of world heart day, it has become a successful event in spreading awareness about several cardiovascular diseases. 

How is world heart day celebrated?

World Heart Day is celebrated by more than 90 countries. The day is dedicated to maintaining good heart health. Thus, if you take care of certain things, you will celebrate this day in the rightest manner.

• Get a full body health check-up done to assess the health of your heart as well.
• Aim at maintaining healthy body weight and lower body mass index (BMI) so that you have a reduced risk of developing heart diseases.
• Try being active not only on world heart day but every day.
• Participate in life-changing seminars. It is very important that you learn how to rescue a person from cardiovascular disease. This can save the lives of people.

Any complications related to your heart can be severe and life-threatening. It is very important that you maintain good heart health. Any abnormal symptoms related to your heart can be fatal. Therefore, if you experience any different or abnormal symptoms, make sure that you consult your doctor and get the necessary tests done. The early diagnosis of heart diseases can help in early and effective treatment, thereby, preventing any future complications.

How can I maintain good heart health?

Maintaining good heart health is not a one-day job. You should take measures daily to maintain good health of your heart all your life. There are several easy modifications that you can do in your life to maintain the sound health of your heart. 

• Quit smoking as it is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases.
• Maintain adequate weight. Obesity can lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Take measures to reduce your stress and relax your body. For this, you can listen to music or practice your favourite hobby.
• Regular exercise is a must to keep you fit.
• Have a healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet.
• Keep your alcohol consumption to moderate levels. A little amount of alcohol is actually good for your heart.
• Limit your fat and salt intake as salt can affect your health adversely.
• Use the staircase instead of the lift to keep yourself healthy.

Interesting facts about Heart

There are some really interesting facts about the heart that each one of you must know.

• Your heart beats 1,15,000 times a day.
• Your heart pumps 2000 gallons of blood every day.
• Your heart pumps 1.5 gallons of blood every minute.
• The pygmy shrew has the fastest heartbeat per minute, that is, 1200.
• The weight of an average human heart is 1 pound whereas a blue whale’s heart weighs around 1500 pounds.
• Your blood vessel system can extend to around 60,000 miles.
• The first open heart surgery was done in 1893.
• The earliest-known case of heart disease was diagnosed around 3500 years ago.

Takeaway

The heart is a vital body organ. It is important to ensure that your heart is in a healthy state so that you live a healthy and long life. Any abnormality in your heart can lead to severe cardiovascular diseases. World heart day is celebrated every year with the aim to spread awareness about how to maintain heart health. Since the day is for your well being, make sure that you celebrate it in the most righteous manner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is heart awareness day?

The heart awareness day is another name for world heart day which is celebrated every year on the 29th of September.

2. Why is world heart day celebrated?

World heart day is celebrated to spread awareness about maintaining good heart health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

3. Who organizes world heart day?

World Heart Day is organised by the world heart federation (WHF) and the world health organisation (WHO) on the 29th September every year.