29 September is World Heart Day

JOHANNESBURG – Heart disease, diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disease are among the top 10 leading causes of death in South Africa.
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They accounted for an estimated 17 percent of all reported deaths in 2020.
29 September is World Heart Day and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is driving an awareness campaign. 
The foundation’s CEO, Professor Pamela Naidoo discussed this with eNCA.