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Did you know that Cardiovascular diseases are the number 1 cause of death globally? 17.9 million people die each year from heart disease, an estimated 31% of all deaths worldwide. Source: World Health Organization
These statistics are staggering but fortunately most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors.
September 2020 was “Global Heart Health and Wellness month” at Atlassian.
Throughout the month of September, Atlassian partnered with leading cardiovascular research non-profits around the world to learn about research breakthroughs and healthy ways of living, continue ongoing skilled volunteering and raise funds.
On September 25, the month culminated in a virtual walk for Atlassians across the globe.
Educational sessions included “Busting the Myths of Heart Disease”, “Love Your Heart Webinar”, “Infant CPR and Safety Session” and “Blockbuster breakthroughs – how spider venom and Vegemite could save lives”.
Skilled volunteering projects being undertaken by Atlassians include assistance with the data management and analysis of human genome data, the building of a heart health check app and video animation support for heart health explainer videos.
Organizations supported were American Heart Association, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Nederlandse Hartstichting, Narayana Health and the Junior Chamber Philippines – Got Heart? Initiative
More than 1,500 Atlassians participated in Heart Health and Wellness Month and donations totalled more than USD100,000.
