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The silent killer: why chronic respiratory disease deserves global attention
Multisectoral Action
25 Nov 2024
NCD Alliance | 29 Sep 2020
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September, when people around the globe join in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) including heart disease and stroke, is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths. That makes it the world’s number one killer, claiming 17.9 million lives each year. World Heart Day is an opportunity for individuals, families, communities, and governments to unite and take action!
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