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World Heart Report 2024

Clearing The Air To Address Pollution’s Cardiovascular Health Crisis

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WHF Board Elections 2024 Results Announced

We are thrilled to announce the results of the WHF Board Elections for the term 2025-26. Join us in welcoming...

Strategy for strengthening the essential public health functions to accelerate health systems transformation 2024-2034

This statement was delivered by Ms. Fernanda de Carvalho, our Advocacy Committee member for PAHO, at the Seventy-Sixth Session of...

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Monitoring progress and acceleration plan for NCDs in the South-East Asia region

This statement was delivered by Dr. Shamim Hayder Talukder, our Advocacy Committee member for SEARO, at the Seventy-Seventh Session of...

20.5m

deaths every year from CVD

33%

of all deaths are from CVD

Our vision

Cardiovascular health for everyone

We believe every human being should have access to the information, care and treatment they need to keep their heart healthy, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education or income. At the World Heart Federation, we work tirelessly to ensure the global population is provided with accurate and up to date details and data on cardiovascular diseases.

Who we are

The World Heart Federation is the voice of the global cardiovascular community.

Our Members are our strength and our priority is to build strong health systems so that everyone has access to prevention and care. Guided by science, our values of care, equity, community, integrity, and aspiration inspire us to continue building on results. Together, we can achieve cardiovascular health for everyone.

– PROF DANIEL PIÑEIRO, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION

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Key Topics

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

COVID-19

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Obesity

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Women & CVD

The most common heart attack symptom, in both men and women, is some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort. But chest pain is not always the most noticeable symptom, especially in women, who are more likely to experience it as pressure or tightness in the chest. They may even have no chest pain at […]

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27 October - 1 November 2024

Emerging Leaders Seminar 2024

28 October - 1 November 2024

Leadership in Advocacy and Communications Programme

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It's been almost three weeks since #WorldHeartDay and we're still seeing incredible photos of people celebrating heart health around the world!We want to hear your story ❤️ Share how you marked World Heart Day this year and inspire others to take charge of their heart health (link in bio). Let's keep the #UseHeart movement going! 💪

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14 Oct

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Did you know that just 5 minutes a day focused on yourself doesn't only benefit your mental health, but your heart health too? That's why we're inviting you to Take Five to Thrive via a series of daily challenges to boost your day for the better. Click the link in bio and join us! #T52T #WorldMentalHealthDay

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On 29 September, WHF celebrated #WorldHeartDay in Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 Alongside our Members and the Ministry of Health, we provided free health screenings and educational talks to empower the public to prioritize their heart health. Thank you to the passionate community in Accra for their incredible efforts ❤️

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10 Oct

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This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re excited to launch Take Five to Thrive!This is our invitation to you to take 5 minutes a day for your mental health, because studies show that doing this helps your heart out too - win win!Download your 21-day planner at the link in our bio and don't forget to tag us to share your achievements! ❤️🧠 #T52T #HappyHeartsHappyMinds @teladochealth

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9 Oct

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Regular exercise, such as walking, isn’t only good for your heart health, but has the added benefit of allowing you to engage in mindfulness too. And because walking gets your heart pumping, this also feeds your brain with the hormones needed to form new neurons and improve cognitive function.Tomorrow on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’ll be releasing more ideas like this in our free, downloadable toolkit for improving your heart and mind health! Find out more at the link in our bio.#HappyHeartsHappyMinds #T52T #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

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9 Oct

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On #WorldHeartDay, 29 September, even more iconic landmarks of all shapes and sizes lit up in red around the globe to raise awareness about heart health, including:📍Vilnius TV Tower, 🇱🇹📍Ten Bornean Datus, 🇵🇭📍Nijō-jō, 🇯🇵📍Iconic Tower, 🇪🇬If you illuminated a landmark on World Heart Day, submit it on our website to feature it on our map! Thank you for your support ❤️ #UseHeart #HeartYes

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8 Oct

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We hear a lot about the gut as the ‘second brain’, but the heart has just as much impact on how we feel. When cardiovascular health declines, blood flow to the brain can decrease, affecting mental stability. Studies found out that individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and and major depression, often have a life expectancy 15-25 years shorter than the general population!Visit the link in our bio and make some real and lasting change to 🧠 and ❤️#HappyHeartsHappyMinds #WorldMentalHealthDay @teladochealth

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8 Oct

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On #WorldHeartDay, 29 September, iconic landmarks around the globe lit up in red to raise awareness about heart health, including:📍 Gate to the East, 🇨🇳📍 Jet d'Eau, 🇨🇭📍 Mole Antonelliana, 🇮🇹📍 St George's Hall, 🇬🇧If you illuminated a landmark on World Heart Day, submit it on our website to feature it on our map! Thank you for your support ❤️ #UseHeart #HeartYes

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6 Oct

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It might seem hard to believe that your heart has such a close connection with your mind. Studies show that engaging regularly in positive mental health practices and good heart health measures can result in a 10% average weight loss and 32% additional reduction in blood pressure. Stay tuned for more ❤️🧠#HappyHeartsHappyMinds

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4 Oct

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Chronic exposure to daily stressors can seriously affect your health, with studies showing that loneliness can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease events by 50% and work stress can increase by 40%!Our Five to Thrive initiative offers a free 21-day toolkit with heart- and mind-boosting activities. It’s never too late to start—click the link in our bio to download it and begin your journey to better health! #T52T #HappyHeartsHappyMinds

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On #WorldHeartDay, during our heart-healthy walk in Geneva, we asked participants a simple question: "What makes your heart happy?" Not surprisingly, the top answer was exercise 🏃‍♀️💪What makes YOUR heart happy? Tell us in the comments!

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WORLD HEART DAY

World Heart Report 2024

World Heart Observatory

WORLD HEART PODCASTS

World Heart Vision 2030

Latest News

WHF Board Elections 2024 Results Announced

Strategy for strengthening the essential public health functions to accelerate health systems transformation 2024-2034

Monitoring progress and acceleration plan for NCDs in the South-East Asia region

20.5m

33%

Our vision

Cardiovascular health for everyone

The World Heart Federation is the voice of the global cardiovascular community.

– PROF DANIEL PIÑEIRO, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION

Get Involved

Key Topics

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

COVID-19

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Obesity

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Women & CVD

Upcoming Events

Emerging Leaders Seminar 2024

Leadership in Advocacy and Communications Programme

Resources

Global Heart Journal

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