Days Until World Heart Day

About World Heart Day

September 29 was founded in 2000 by the World Heart Federation, aiming to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide according to World Health Organization statistics.

The observance promotes prevention through diet, exercise, and tobacco avoidance, alongside better access to diagnosis and treatment for heart conditions.

The World Heart Federation coordinates the day across national heart foundations in more than 100 countries, giving it one of the broader coalitions behind any single disease-focused observance on this list.

The World Heart Federation also coordinates a global "Heart Heroes" youth advocacy program tied loosely to the day, aiming to build long-term cardiovascular health awareness starting in childhood rather than only targeting adult risk factors.

The Federation's coordinated national heart-health campaigns typically run cardiovascular risk-screening events in the days surrounding the date, particularly targeting communities with historically limited access to preventive cardiac care.