Author: whf manager
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American College of Cardiology, World Heart Federation to Partner for ACC.20/WCC in Chicago
GENEVA/WASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) — The American College of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation will jointly host the ACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Session with WHF’s World Congress of Cardiology…
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When it comes to heart health, women are still being left behind
Today is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, as well as a global call to action for accelerating gender equality. When…
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Emerging Leader Amitava Banerjee shares his story
There’s a story behind every Emerging Leader. Amitava Banerjee, a member of the 2014 cohort, looks back at what led him to become an Emerging Leader. What motivated you to…
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Raising awareness of rare diseases
Currently, 5% of the world’s population is living with a rare disease – that’s 350 million people. In a bid to raise awareness of these diseases, and their potential impacts,…
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WHF and the European Federation of Periodontology to publish recommendations on the links between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease
Oral hygiene contributes to a healthy heart Severe gum disease increases risk of heart attack and stroke Periodontal treatment reduces inflammation and other factors leading to hardening of arteries Madrid,…
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Update from the 144th Session of the WHO Executive Board
Twice a year, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 34 members of the Executive Board (EB) get together ahead of the World Health Assembly (WHA), which is the decision-making body…
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WHF Co-Organises RHD Regional Regional Workshop in Egypt
From 21-22 January 2019, the World Heart Federation were proud to co-organise the EMRO Rheumatic Heart Disease Consultative Meeting alongside partners Reach and the World Health Organization Regional Office for…
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Lifestyle change programme run for fans by football clubs scores health goals
A programme which targeted the lifestyles of male football fans of 15 European football clubs has been more effective in improving physical activity than other physical activity intervention programmes, according…
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WHF and the European Federation of Periodontology to hold workshop on periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases
Preparations are being finalised for next month’s Perio & Cardio Workshop, which will explore the links between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases and draw up a series of recommendations. The…
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Developing a Roadmap on cardiovascular diseases among people living with diabetes
An international collaboration with WHF and IDF members Last month, a small group of CVD & Diabetes experts from the World Heart Federation (WHF) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)…