#USEHEARTTOCONNECT
World heart day is commemorated on September 29 across the world with different themes each year, this year ‘ Use Heart to Connect ‘ is being utilized to improve awareness, prevention and Management of CVDs.
Key Facts in Ethiopia:
• In 2017; 2,838,767 people were affected by cardiovascular diseases.
• In 2018, WHO has published Coronary Heart disease death in Ethiopia reached 47,712 or 7.81 of all total deaths occurred in the same year.
Globally Cardiovascular Disease (CVDs) are the leading cause of death , an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2016, representing 31% of all global deaths.
Adherence to a Healthy Diet is a one of the preventive measures for CVDs, part of why we advocate for FOPL.
What is Front of Package Labeling? (FOPL)
It is the nutrition information (label) on packed food that helps consumers select a healthier food product and understand contents of food they purchase or consume.
It is the cornerstone for a comprehensive food policy as it helps the consumer make informed choices and as it is also basic to implement marketing, sale & supply.