The World Heart Federation's global and national petitions call on governments to expand care and screening for high blood pressure, an urgent step that could save millions of lives.
Currently, 1 in 5 people will die prematurely from heart disease.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more lives than cancer and respiratory diseases combined, yet up to 80% of heart disease and stroke cases are preventable through healthy habits, greater awareness and improved access to timely screenings and treatments.