The World Heart Federation (WHF) and Stroke Association Support Network-Ghana (SASNET-Ghana) are calling on the governments of Ghana, Civil Society Organisation (CSOs), and global industries, to adopt Net-Zero Solutions to tackle global warming and curb air pollution.
According to the group, air pollution is responsible for 25% of all deaths from cardiovascular disease, taking the lives of 7 million people annually.
The call was contained in a joint statement issued by the SASNET-Ghana and WHF as part of activities earmarked to celebrate the 2022 edition of World Heart Day which is celebrated each year on 29 September to raise awareness and mobilize international action against Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).
The survey also revealed that awareness of healthcare inequity is growing. In response to a question about which global issues affected cardiovascular health the most, the second most common answer was social inequality and access to healthcare.
These survey insights, combined with almost 80% of participants believing that government action can significantly reduce the burden of CVD in their countries, underline the important role of policymakers.
We know what works in prevention and in treatment of the world’s biggest killer. It is time for scaled-up implementation and shared responsibility. Beating cardiovascular disease should matter to every beating heart. the statement added.