Overview

• World Heart Day, created by the World Heart Federation and adopted by WHO and UNESCO in 2000, highlights cardiovascular disease as the leading global killer.
• More than 20 million people die each year from cardiovascular causes, according to the World Heart Federation’s messaging cited in new coverage.
• A first correcaminata in Mar del Plata drew about 1,500 participants, offering free blood-pressure and glucose screenings and practical advice on healthy habits.
• Clinicians stress that a large share of cardiovascular disease is preventable through lifestyle change and routine medical control, with many recommending starting regular checks around age 40.
• Mental health and technology shape risk, with stress and anxiety raising cardiovascular danger while wearables, validated monitors and modern imaging improve monitoring, diagnosis and treatment.