Question: When ‘World Heart Day’ is celebrated?
(a) September 24
(b) September 29
(c) September 27
(d) September 25
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On September 29th, 2017, ‘World Heart Day’ was celebrated throughout the world.
- For year 2017, the theme of this day was ‘Share the Power’.
- This day promotes awareness of preventive measures to reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease (CVD).
- Cardio vascular disease is a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, which supply blood to the lungs, brain, kidneys and other parts of the body.
- WHO has set a target to reduce premature death of up to 25% from non-communicable diseases (NCD) by 2025, of which the largest proportion is of CVDs.
Reference:
https://www.nhp.gov.in/world-heart-day,-2017_pg
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-heart-day-2017/
https://www.worldheartday.org/take-action/
https://www.worldheartday.org/