90%
of all deaths in Europe and Central Asia are due to noncommunicable diseases
Europe & Central Asia is the region most affected by noncommunicable diseases, with cardiovascular disease being responsible for more than half of all deaths across the region.
Europe and Central Asia have the highest prevalence of tobacco smoking among adults aged 15 and older as well as the highest alcohol consumption levels in the world.
4.2M
people die in the region every year because of CVD
Europe & Central Asia have the highest proportion of smokers in the world
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Extreme heat and the heart
Record-breaking heat is affecting countries around the world, with Europe among the hardest hit as the continent continues to warm at twice the global average. The World Health Organization says more than 1,300 excess deaths linked to high temperatures have been recorded in Europe since 21 June 2026, while many other regions are also experiencing prolonged and […]
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World Heart Federation Stands with Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes
Our hearts are with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed so many lives and left thousands more injured, displaced, or still unaccounted for. The World Heart Federation extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy, particularly our Members at the Venezuelan Heart Foundation and the Venezuelan Society of […]
World Heart Federation Appoints Borjana Pervan as Chief Executive Officer
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Borjana Pervan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Ms Pervan brings over two decades of service spanning global health, environment, human rights, and child protection. She has served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of the World […]
Designed to Addict: Newer Tobacco and Nicotine Products Are a Threat to Cardiovascular Health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to celebrate World No Tobacco Day – under the banner Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction – together with the global cardiovascular health and tobacco control communities. Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand emissions are responsible for over 7 million deaths each year. Tobacco remains a […]
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