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World Heart Report 2024

Clearing The Air To Address Pollution’s Cardiovascular Health Crisis

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A Global Milestone: WHO Launches New Guidelines To Combat Rheumatic Heart Disease

The World Heart Federation (WHF) is excited to announce that the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially released its new...

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Report warns cardiovascular disease in Africa is a “time bomb waiting to explode”

More air pollution monitoring and research across Africa is urgently needed to avoid cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) overtaking infectious diseases as...

Air Pollution

Health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024-2029

This joint statement was delivered by the European Heart Network and the World Heart Federation at the Seventy-Fourth Session of...

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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

The World Heart Federation is the voice of the global cardiovascular community.

Our Members are our strength and our priority is to build strong health systems so that everyone has access to prevention and care. Guided by science, our values of care, equity, community, integrity, and aspiration inspire us to continue building on results. Together, we can achieve cardiovascular health for everyone.

– PROF DANIEL PIÑEIRO, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION

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Key Topics

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

COVID-19

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Obesity

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

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 […]

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Today is #IronDeficiencyDay.Iron is essential for keeping us healthy. But both too little and too much iron can harm the body, potentially causing arrhythmias or blood pressure issues.Up to 50% of heart failure patients have #IronDeficiency — a common yet often overlooked issue, especially in chronic conditions ⚠️ Take action today and talk to your doctor about testing if you’re at risk.

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23 Nov

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Type 2 #diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The good news is you can take steps to reduce your risk:🏃 Stay active💪 Keep a healthy weight🚭 Avoid smoking🥗 Eat a balanced dietRegular check-ups are also essential for early detection and prevention. Start taking charge of your health today!

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19 Nov

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Only 24 out of the 54 countries in Africa have systems in place to monitor air quality.Our latest study, led by our experts from @uniessex and supported by @cleanairfund, reveals that the lack of #AirPollution monitoring and research in the continent is preventing policies that could save lives. Go to the link in our bio to learn more 🔗 #COP29

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16 Nov

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According to @WHO, quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30–40%.Smoking affects your body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which can cause type 2 #diabetes. Time to quit and take control of your health 🚭

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14 Nov

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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.People with #diabetes are TWO to THREE times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Over 90% of those with diabetes have type 2, which can often be prevented through:🥗 Eating a balanced diet🏃‍♀️ Staying active🚭 Avoiding smoking💪 Keeping a healthy weightTake control of your health today and reduce your risk!

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13 Nov

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Today is #WorldKindnessDay, and here's a reminder to be kind to the one person you might be neglecting: yourself 🫵 Pause the negative self-talk and show yourself the care you deserve!

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12 Nov

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The climate crisis is a health crisis, and increases our risk of heart disease and stroke. Our health is NOT negotiable. We need #ClimateAction now. #COP29

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11 Nov

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Air pollution is a major risk factor for heart disease.#COP29, the biggest conference on #ClimateChange, kicks off today in Azerbaijan. Elvis Ndikum Achiri, member of our Air Pollution and Climate Change Expert Group, explains how serious this threat is and how it affects our hearts.#ClimateAction #cop29azerbaijan

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8 Nov

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Having a healthy and active lifestyle can help prevent heart disease and stroke:1️⃣ Eat a healthy diet 🍎🥦2️⃣ Exercise regularly 🏋️‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧘‍♀️3️⃣ Don't smoke 🚭❌4️⃣ Get regular health check-ups 🩺❤️5️⃣ Don't drink alcohol 🚫

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6 Nov

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Here’s a glimpse of what participants had to say about the first edition of the Leadership in Advocacy and Communications Programme 👀From 28 October to 1 November, our talented cohort, guided by our experts in communications and advocacy, learned to craft impactful narratives and build strategic partnerships to shape health policy.We can't wait to see how these change-makers will make their mark on the world ❤️#WHFAdvocacyCommunications

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1 Nov

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Take a look at what our new Emerging Leaders had to say about the programme 👀 It has been an inspiring, fun, hard-working week in Mombasa, Kenya, for our 10th cohort ❤️ #WHFEL #WHFEL2024

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Don't let heart disease haunt our world. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death. We need leaders to prioritize heart health and take action. Sign our petition (link in our bio) to advocate for cardiovascular health plans in every country ❤️#UseHeart #UseYourVote

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WORLD HEART DAY

World Heart Report 2024

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World Heart Vision 2030

Latest News

A Global Milestone: WHO Launches New Guidelines To Combat Rheumatic Heart Disease

Report warns cardiovascular disease in Africa is a “time bomb waiting to explode”

Health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience in the WHO European Region 2024-2029

20.5m

33%

Our vision

Cardiovascular health for everyone

The World Heart Federation is the voice of the global cardiovascular community.

– PROF DANIEL PIÑEIRO, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION

Get Involved

Key Topics

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

COVID-19

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Obesity

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Women & CVD

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