Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels (veins and arteries). It can be caused by a combination of socioeconomic, behavioural, and environmental risk factors.
World Heart Day aims to motivate people to take action by educating them on how risk factors such as tobacco use, poor diet, and physical inactivity can prevent at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke.
For more information please go to https://www.nhshealthcheck.nhs.uk/nhs-health-check-e-bulletin-world-heart-day/front-page/nhs-heath-check-e-bulletin-world-heart-day
