World heart day 2026: Stay Heart-Healthy, what to Do & Where to Go

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Heart Disease: Statistics and Facts in Bangladesh
According to available estimates, approximately 10.26 million people in Bangladesh are currently living with or affected by different types of heart disease.

• New cases every day: Approximately 2,720 people develop heart disease every day.

• Annual deaths: Around 280,000 to 300,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases in Bangladesh every year, accounting for approximately 21% to 34% of total deaths.

• Daily deaths: On average, approximately 562 to 777 people die from heart disease every day.

• Congenital heart disease: Around 68,000 to 73,000 babies are born with congenital heart disease every year.

  

Happy World Heart Day @Soykot_azam

It’s a wonderful post! Love seeing heart health highlighted here on Connect! Physical activity and healthy spaces are the best preventive medicine we have.

I also recently shared a post on celebrating World Heart Day and World Walking Day. Check it out here:

• World Heart Day 2026

• World Walking Day 2026

Let’s keep moving together! And keep our hearts pumping and our communities active!