The President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, Augustine Odili, says over 20.5 million people die of heart disease every year, with more than 75 per cent occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Mr Odili, a professor and an expert in heart diseases, made this disclosure in a press release issued on Sunday as part of the society’s activities to mark the 2024 World Heart Day.
The theme of the day is “#UseHeartforAction#”.
He explained that the day which the World Heart Federation sets aside in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, is celebrated to combat the scourge of heart disease and promote heart health.
“The Nigerian Cardiac Society, as an affiliate of the World Heart Federation, is therefore joining the WHF to mark this day on September 29, 2024,” he said.
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