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WORLD HEART DAY

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World Heart Report 2024

Clearing The Air To Address Pollution’s Cardiovascular Health Crisis

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World Heart Observatory

The first global data hub for cardiovascular disease

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WORLD HEART PODCASTS

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World Heart Vision 2030

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Policy for strengthening equity-oriented health sector action on climate change and health

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

WHF urges countries to develop cardiovascular action plans, launches global petition

Geneva, 27 September 2024: The World Heart Federation (WHF) is today launching a global petition, urging all countries to have...

World Heart Day

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day 2024

The World Heart Federation (WHF) is excited to join the international FH community in celebrating FH Awareness Day 2024. Familial...

Familial hypercholesterolemia

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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3 Oct

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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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1 Oct

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Thank you so much for your support and commitment during #WorldHeartDay! We’d love to see more of what happened in your country, region, or local community! If you'd like to be featured on our website, share your story with us by uploading it through the link in our bio ❤️ #UseHeart #HeartYes #NHFB #GhanaianSocietyofCardiology

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1 Oct

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Thank you to our partners @amgenbiotech, @boehringer_ingelheim, @novonordisk and @servier_group for making #WorldHeartDay 2024 possible!

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29 Sep

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Happy #WorldHeartDay ❤️ How do you keep your heart happy and healthy? Let us know in the comments! #UseHeart #HeartYes #CVHealthForAll

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29 Sep

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In celebration of #WorldHeartDay, we’re reminding the world that behind every beating heart is a mind that matters. We want you to join us in making heart health a global priority, so over the coming weeks we'll be exploring the close link between heart and mental health with ideas, daily challenges and plenty of other great ways for you to get involved! ❤️ 🎉 #HappyHeartsHappyMinds

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29 Sep

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This #WorldHeartDay, USE ❤️ FOR ACTION.Cardiovascular disease remains the world's biggest killer – responsible for more than 20.5 million deaths every year. To change this, we're asking everyone to send a powerful message to our leaders.Go to the link in our bio and sign the first global petition to prioritize heart health.#UseHeart #HeartYes #UseYourVote

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29 Sep

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Happy #WorldHeartDay ❤️❤️❤️Make your heart and hearts around the world happy today by signing the first-ever global petition to fight cardiovascular disease at the link in our bio. #UseHeart #HeartYes #UseYourVote

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28 Sep

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Yesterday we celebrated #WorldHeartDay right here in Geneva, the home of WHF! 🇨🇭 In collaboration with @hug_ge, @genevatourism and @savealife.ch we hosted a heart-healthy walk where participants had the opportunity to connect with fellow heart advocates and speak with HUG's medical teams about the importance of physical activity for heart health ❤️ #UseHeart #HeartYes

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28 Sep

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Your heart and mind are more connected than you think. This #WorldHeartDay, we're launching an initiative to help people understand the vital link between heart health and mental health! Join us on the journey ❤️🧠⌛ @TeladocHealth #HappyHeartsHappyMinds

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28 Sep

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#Ghana 🇬🇭 is the host country of this year’s World Heart Day festivities! The country is sending a strong message this #WorldHeartDay about the need for everyone to have access to care and affordable lifestyle options. “We can put action, resources and tools to control cardiovascular disease. I’m challenging everybody in this room. By the time we come back next year, let the numbers change”, said WHF Vice President Amam Mbakwem at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health in Accra.This weekend’s events include press conferences, free screenings and physical activity exercises organized by the @mohgovgh, @fightstroke.sasnetghana and the Ghanaian Society of Cardiology in partnership with WHF.

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28 Sep

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A glass of wine a day DOES NOT keep the doctor away. No amount of alcohol is good for your heart. This #WorldHeartDay, we're hitting the streets of London to test people's knowledge on cardiovascular health. Would you pass the test? 👀 #UseHeart #HeartYes

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28 Sep

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The wait is almost over!It's time to demand action from our leaders. Sign the first-ever global petition to prioritize heart health at the link in our bio and help us spread the word! 📣#WorldHeartDay #UseHeart #HeartYes #UseYourVote

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WORLD HEART DAY

World Heart Report 2024

World Heart Observatory

WORLD HEART PODCASTS

World Heart Vision 2030

Latest News

Policy for strengthening equity-oriented health sector action on climate change and health

WHF urges countries to develop cardiovascular action plans, launches global petition

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day 2024

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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