4M
people are killed every year by CVD in South-East Asia
Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one third of all deaths in South-East Asia, killing 4 million people every year.
In addition to high blood pressure and unhealthy diet, air pollution is one of the key risk factors for CVD in the region, accounting for nearly 17% of all deaths and 28% of CVD-related deaths.
Deaths from noncommunicable diseases have risen by 58% in the last 30 years
Air pollution is responsible for nearly 1 in 3 CVD-related deaths in the region
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Accelerating Action on Stroke Through a WHO Resolution
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Stroke Organization, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.4 – Universal Health Coverage – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. The World Stroke Organization, welcomes the Resolution on Reducing the Burden of Stroke as an important opportunity to advance global […]
Stroke
From Declaration to Implementation: Strengthening Circulatory Health in NCD Responses
This constituency statement was led and delivered by the International Society of Nephrology, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.1 – Noncommunicable Diseases – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Distinguished Delegates, We speak on behalf of a constituency committed to advancing action on circulatory health—an integrated approach to cardiovascular […]
Noncommunicable Diseases
Turning NCD Commitments into Action: Delivering on the 2025 Political Declaration
This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item 12.1 – Noncommunicable Diseases – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Distinguished delegates, The 2025 Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health raised the level of ambition at a time when the epidemiological shift toward […]
Prioritizing Cardiovascular Health and NCDs in Emergency Settings
This statement was delivered by Prof. Julie Redfern, WHF Board Member, under Agenda Item 14.1 – WHO’s Work in Health Emergencies – at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, face significant challenges in emergency settings due to strained health systems and disrupted services. […]
Noncommunicable Diseases
