CVD is the leading cause of death in the Americas
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the Americas, accounting for 30% of all deaths, or 2.1 million people every year.
In the last 30 years, obesity-related deaths have increased by 38.5% and diabetes-related deaths have increased by 71.6%.
2M+
die every year from CVD in the region
High blood pressure is responsible for nearly half of all CVD deaths in the region
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Dominican Heart Foundation
Ecuadorian Foundation of Cardiology
Nicaraguan Society of Cardiology
Venezuelan Society of Cardiology
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Connecting hearts at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans
ACC.23 together with the World Congress of Cardiology brought together 17,000 healthcare professionals, researchers and health advocates from around the world, both in person and virtually. From 4-6 March, participants engaged in discussions, discovered and revealed cutting-edge research, and established connections: a true testament to the power of global collaboration. We would like to thank […]
Don’t miss these key sessions at ACC.23/WCC!
The Final Programme for ACC.23 together with the World Congress of Cardiology is now available online! Build your own programme and create your unique congress experience on the congress website, and don’t forget you can still register to attend either in-person or virtually! KEY SESSIONS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR SATURDAY, 4 […]
Six commitments to advance towards the elimination of Chagas disease as a public health problem
On September 23, 2022, the members of the Chagas Disease Clinical Research Platform[1] and the Global Chagas Coalition[2], attending the 10th Meeting of the Chagas Platform in Bogotá, Colombia, agreed to this document, which is addressed to governments, organizations, funders, and other actors involved in the fight against Chagas disease. The document sets out priorities […]
Chagas Disease
WHF Member Salvando Latidos: Improving the quality of life of Mexicans
Salvando Latidos A.C. is a Mexican non-profit civil organization founded in 2018 focused on the prevention, care, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in people of all ages, mainly those in vulnerable conditions. From day one, our main objective has been to contribute to improving the quality of life of the Mexican population by guaranteeing […]
