September 29 is World Heart Day. Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.

In honour of World Heart Day, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre team on 2C Cardiology and Stroke is wearing red, to remind people of the importance of taking charge of their heart health.

To learn more, visit https://world-heart-federation.org/.