Author: porrite
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Iron Deficiency Day: Interview with WHF President Prof Fausto Pinto
Today, 26 November, is Iron Deficiency Day. Iron is essential for keeping our bodies and brains healthy. It brings oxygen to our blood cells, helps convert food into energy and…
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World Heart Summit 2021: Time to Act on Obesity
Between 14 October and 22 November, the World Heart Federation challenged health professionals on the frontlines, policymakers, academics, and health advocates to “Act on Obesity” as part of its 6th…
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The European Hematology Association and the World Heart Federation join forces to raise awareness on heart failure and iron deficiency
Iron deficiency is present in one-third of the world’s population. However, heart failure patients are disproportionately affected – up to fifty percent of people living with chronic heart failure are iron deficient. Despite being a…
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World Heart Federation calls for stronger measures on tobacco control at COP9
This is a statement made at the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC (COP9) on agenda item 3: Global Progress in the Implementation of…
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WHF partners with Resolve to Save Lives to promote new WHO Hypertension Guidelines
Hypertension affects over 1 billion people worldwide. The global health care savings from effective management of blood pressure alone have been estimated at $100 billion per year, yet investment in…
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Addressing non-communicable diseases in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region on non-communicable diseases. The World Heart Federation welcomes the attention accorded to…
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Addressing primary health care in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region during the panel discussion on primary health care. Honourable Chair, distinguished delegates, …
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Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region on the COVID-19 pandemic. Honourable Chair, distinguished delegates, The World Heart Federation thanks you for this opportunity to address…
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Addressing climate change in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific Region on climate change, environment and health. Air pollution is one of…
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Taking up arms against the flu
Guest post: Professor Laurence Sperling, Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Global Health, Founder of The Heart Disease Prevention Center at Emory University and Past-President of The American…