Author: porrite
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FH Awareness Day 2023: Shedding light on a rare cardiovascular disease
Familial hypercholesterolemia, commonly referred to as FH, is a genetically inherited condition causing raised cholesterol from birth. Untreated, lifelong exposure to elevated concentrations of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol leads to…
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World Heart Federation partners with IQNITER to promote heart health
The World Heart Federation (WHF) and IQNITER are joining forces to advance heart health awareness on the occasion of World Heart Day, celebrated annually on September 29. This dynamic collaboration…
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Argentine Society of Cardiology: The role of agroecology in cardioecology’s vision
The document of the World Heart Federation “World Heart Vision 2030” states: “Our global vision is to create healthy environments for cardiovascular health, connecting planetary health and cardiovascular health. Elements…
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World Heart Grants 2023 Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 17 WHF Member organizations that have been selected to receive a World Heart Grant this year. Funded programmes support campaigns promoting World Heart Day,…
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Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, and Long COVID: Insights from WHF Study Presented at ESC Congress 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted early the critical importance of understanding the virus’s impact on various organ systems, including the heart. Early research showed that individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions were…
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2023 Emerging Leaders cohort announced
The 2023 Emerging Leaders cohort, which includes candidates from 19 countries across 5 continents, has been announced. The World Heart Federation created the WHF Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme to…
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World No Tobacco Day 2023: Hearts need food, not tobacco
In line with the World Health Organization’s World No Tobacco Day campaign, the World Heart Federation encourages everyone everywhere to adopt a healthier lifestyle. A healthy diet is essential to…
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Addressing the health impacts of air pollution at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda Item 16.3 Social determinants of health. We applaud Member States for their…
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Strengthening rehabilitation in health systems at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the World Heart Federation at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda Item 13.4: Strengthening rehabilitation in health systems. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, We…
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Welcoming the updated WHO Best Buys at #WHA76
This is a statement led by the NCD Alliance at the 76th World Health Assembly on Agenda item 13.2 Political declaration of the third high-level meeting of the General Assembly…