World Heart Day
Cardiovascular disease
Deaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
Cardiovascular disease kills more people than any other cause — 18.6 million per year. 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable through lifestyle changes.
Deaths / year
18,600,000
Deaths / day
50,959
Deaths / hour
2,123
Deaths / second
0.59
About this day
World Heart Day is observed on September 29 to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world's number one killer. Created by the World Heart Federation, this day highlights the actions individuals can take to prevent and control CVD, which claims 18.6 million lives every year — more than cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes combined.
What you can do
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Disclaimer: Statistics are based on the latest available WHO and UN data. Actual figures may vary by year and source. This page is intended for awareness and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.