Chile
Chilean Society of Cardiology
In Chile’s capital of Santiago, O’Higgins Park was the scene for a family-style celebration of music, theatre and dance emphasizing heart-healthy ideas. More than 100 people turned out for the event, which was organised by the Chilean Society of Cardiology.
Chilean Heart Foundation
The Chilean Heart Foundation celebrated World Heart Day with a literary contest on the theme of heart health at the Amando Labarca School in the town of Vitacura. Approximately 200 students ages seven and eight participated. Approximately 500 people ran a race to stress the importance of physical activity as a means to prevent cardiovascular disease; cardiologists were on hand to offer free health checks. In addition, the foundation distributed educational materials about heart health and held a well-attended press conference at which presided its director, Humberto Dighero.
