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Cardiovascular health for everyone

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The leading voice in the field of global cardiovascular health

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Help us achieve our vision of cardiovascular health for everyone

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Where we work

A global community dedicated to the treatment, prevention and control of CVD

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WORLD HEART SUMMIT

Join us for the 10th edition of the World Heart Summit, set to take place in Geneva, Switzerland!

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World Congress of Cardiology 2025

World Congress of Cardiology 2025

29 August - 1 September Madrid, Spain

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World Heart Report 2024

World Heart Report 2024

Clearing The Air To Address Pollution’s Cardiovascular Health Crisis

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World Heart Observatory

The first global data hub for cardiovascular disease

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WORLD HEART PODCASTS

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World Heart Vision 2030

Driving Policy Change

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Strengthening NSA Engagement in WHO Governance

Strengthening NSA Engagement in WHO Governance

Agenda Item 24.2 – Involvement of Non-State Actors in WHO’s Governing Bodies This constituency statement was coordinated by NCD Alliance...

The World Heart Federation Appoints New President and Vice-President

The World Heart Federation Appoints New President and Vice-President

Geneva, 04.02.2025 – The World Heart Federation (WHF) is proud to announce the appointment of its new President, Prof Jagat...

Davos Declaration Sets Ambitious Goals for Urban Health

Davos Declaration Sets Ambitious Goals for Urban Health

Davos, January 21, 2025  – Today at the World Economic Forum, the World Heart Federation and the Novartis Foundation called...

20.5m

deaths every year from CVD

33%

of all deaths are from CVD

Our vision

Cardiovascular health for everyone

We believe every human being should have access to the information, care and treatment they need to keep their heart healthy, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education or income. At the World Heart Federation, we work tirelessly to ensure the global population is provided with accurate and up to date details and data on cardiovascular diseases.

Who we are

Urban Centers: The Frontline in the Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease

Urban centres, where the vast majority of the world’s population now resides, are the frontline in our fight against cardiovascular disease. By harnessing a wide array of sectors—not just healthcare, but also urban planning, environment, and technology—we can make significant strides towards healthier populations, curb preventable diseases, and significantly reduce premature loss of life.

– DR JAGAT NARULA, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION
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Joining forces to help people live longer, better, healthier lives.

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Key Topics

Air Pollution

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

Cholesterol

COVID-19

COVID-19

Diabetes

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Hypertension

Obesity

Obesity

Prevention

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Tobacco

Women & CVD

Women & CVD

The most common heart attack symptom, in both men and women, is some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort. But chest pain is not always the most noticeable symptom, especially in women, who are more likely to experience it as pressure or tightness in the chest. They may even have no chest pain at […]