Welcome to the World Heart Federation

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World Heart Observatory

The first global data hub for cardiovascular disease

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World Heart Report 2023

Confronting the World's Number 1 Killer

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World Heart Day

A global celebration of the heart

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World Heart Vision 2030

Driving Policy Change

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WHF at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference

Our Policy and Advocacy Manager Kelcey Armstrong-Walenczak is bringing us updates from the ground at the United Nations Climate Change...

Air Pollution

Use ❤️ to Season with Sense: Thai Red Chicken Curry

A healthy diet is key to preventing cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as diabetes and obesity. The World...

Healthy Diet

World Heart Federation calls for strict regulation of tobacco and nicotine products to combat the global tobacco epidemic and protect future generations

Tobacco products are responsible for more than 8 million deaths every year and contribute to approximately 1 in 6 deaths...

Tobacco

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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Joining forces to help people live longer, better, healthier lives.

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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 […]

World Heart Connect

Welcome to World Heart Connect – the World Heart Federation’s virtual events platform.

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Upcoming Events

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24 - 26 May 2024

World Heart Summit 2024

27 - 30 June 2024

OCC 2024 Together with the WCC

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4 Dec

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It's December! Are you feeling excited or overwhelmed?December is a busy month and it's normal to feel stressed. Balancing social obligations, family dynamics, and financial concerns can create a lot of pressure.For many, the holiday season can also feel lonely and sad. While some enjoy the festivities, others might not have anyone to celebrate with or they might miss loved ones who aren't there.Let's support each other through this busy season. Stay tuned for a month filled with reminders and challenges to help you take care of your body and mind 💌#UseHeartBeKind #UseHeart #KindReminder

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30 Nov

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We're incredibly proud of our ❤️ community. Check out how the world celebrated #WorldHeartDay on 29 September. #UseHeart #KnowHeart

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29 Nov

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Influenza vaccination can reduce the risk of heart attacks due to flu by as much as 45%. It's an easy way to protect your friends and family.Learn more about #influenza at the link in our bio.#UseHeartToStopFlu #TogetherAgainstFlu

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27 Nov

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#DYK ❓ #Influenza increases the risk of heart attack by more than TEN times in the first week after contracting the flu.It's time to make the annual flu shot part of the fight against cardiovascular disease.Learn more at the link in our bio.#UseHeartToStopFlu #TogetherAgainstFlu

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26 Nov

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Today is Iron Deficiency Day!This makes November the perfect month to screen heart failure patients for iron deficiency. #IronDeficiency is common but often overlooked, especially in people with chronic conditions. #UseHeart to #TakeIronSeriously!#HeartFailure #IDDiagnosisMonth

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25 Nov

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This weekend is the perfect opportunity to #BeActive and complete the #WorldHeartChallenge! 😉

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22 Nov

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#IronDeficiencyDay is on Sunday!Screening heart failure patients for iron deficiency is an easy and worthwhile step to greatly improve their quality of life.Learn more at the link in our bio and help us spread the word.#UseHeart #TakeIronSeriously #HeartFailure#IDDiagnosisMonth

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20 Nov

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Today is #WorldChildrensDay!Many cases of cardiovascular disease could be prevented or delayed by tackling poor diets in childhood.Let's teach our children healthy habits and equip them with the tools they need to make healthy choices 🥕🍎🥗USE ❤️ FOR EVERY CHILD.

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World Heart Observatory

World Heart Report 2023

World Heart Day

World Heart Vision 2030

Latest News

WHF at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference

Use ❤️ to Season with Sense: Thai Red Chicken Curry

World Heart Federation calls for strict regulation of tobacco and nicotine products to combat the global tobacco epidemic and protect future generations

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

World Heart Connect

Upcoming Events

World Heart Summit 2024

OCC 2024 Together with the WCC

Resources

Global Heart Journal

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