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…we can better engage with our members, to improve participation in the future and hearing your experience is crucial. To find out how you can participate please email [email protected]. …
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/register-for-wcc-2016-by-13-may-before-registration-fees-increase/…risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Regular exercise is also proven to improve mental health, and to lower the risk of obesity-related diseases. The Challenge will: • Encourage individuals to do…
https://world-heart-federation.org/resource/8-weeks-walking-challenge/…they were having a heart attack, with around 35% putting their symptoms down to indigestion. Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive, British Heart Foundation: “It’s extremely alarming that the majority of people…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/8-out-of-10-heart-attack-survivors-failed-to-recognize-their-symptoms-finds-new-bhf-survey-of-more-than-500/…the event by calling on those in the room to take action, and to ‘walk the talk’. You can read the recently published WHO Global Report on Diabetes, . …
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/world-health-day-launch-event-diabetes/…income countries with limited access to treatment although the numbers are rising everywhere. That is 8.5% of the global adult population. In 1980, there were 108 million, which was 4.7%….
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/world-health-day-2016-focus-on-beating-diabetes/…For the first time, supporters of the NCD Alliance will be hosting the NCD Café throughout WCC 2016. In addition to CVD, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cancer, chronic lung disease,…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/only-two-months-to-go-for-the-world-congress-of-cardiology-cardiovascular-health-2016-in-mexico-city/…against TB but more can be done. Ending TB by 2030 is a target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ambitious goal of…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/today-is-world-tb-day-unite-to-end-tuberculosis/…If you would like to be featured as a Member of the Month, please contact our Membership Manager to find out more. …
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/member-of-the-month-heart-friends-around-the-world/…Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, Thailand and the UK. The lead body for tobacco control in Singapore is the Health Promotion Board (HPB), a local statutory body. Prior to the…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/singapore-parliament-bans-display-of-tobacco-products-in-shops/…Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Heart Federation “The Government’s budget today shows a real commitment to protecting the health of future generations. “Lowering sugar intake through a levy on sugary drink…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/uk-announces-plans-for-sugar-tax-to-be-implemented-in-2017/…implemented: • 1.2% reduction in death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) within five years and nearly 2% within 20 years • 2.6% reduction in heart attacks and 4% in strokes within…
https://world-heart-federation.org/news/new-research-finds-10-drop-in-price-of-fruit-and-vegetables-could-prevent-515000-heart-related-deaths/…on heart health – we have a fan base of over 463,000 people on Facebook!” BHB’s flagship programmes “A healthy community starts with healthy children. To ensure a heart-healthy future…
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