World Heart Day Timeline

September 2017

Public Health England's online app

This online test measures "heart age," which shows how many years we can expect to live in good health without a heart attack or stroke.

November 2016

"A Healthy Heart Your Goal"

It's a British program designed to promote heart health and encourage people to lead an active lifestyle — and take up sports to help keep their hearts healthy.

November 2016

Hundreds of children screened

Over 200 children (and adults) were screened for rheumatic heart disease in Asmarat, a suburb of Cairo, Egypt.

2000

World Heart Day established

​The World Heart Federation created a very important event — World Heart Day.