5.7M
people die from CVD every year in the Western Pacific
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the Western Pacific, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths.
The region is also home to the world’s largest burden of rheumatic heart disease, which remains a major health issue in low- and middle-income countries in the Western Pacific Region, as well as among Indigenous communities in Australia and New Zealand.
CVD is the number one cause of death in the region
82,000
people die from rheumatic heart disease every year in the region
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Hong Kong Heart Foundation
Mongolian Heart Association
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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 […]
Colours to Save Heart engages community leaders in Maputo, Mozambique
Throughout the month of October, our partners in Mozambique organized a series of community outreach activities in the KaMavota neighbourhood of Maputo as part of the Colours to Save Hearts project. The goal of these activities was to raise awareness of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among community leaders and support educational activities in the local […]
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Preventing and controlling NCDs in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, held from 24 to 28 October 2022 in Manila, Philippines. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The endorsement of the draft Regional Framework on the Future of Primary Health Care in the Western Pacific is an important […]
Discussing the Future of Primary Health Care in the Western Pacific Region
This is a statement made at the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, held from 24 to 28 October 2022 in Manila, Philippines. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The endorsement of the draft Regional Framework on the Future of Primary Health Care in the Western Pacific is an important […]
RT @GlobalHeartHub: ❗️This week: Join us on Nov 30 for the launch of a Global Cholesterol Action Plan to reduce the impact of unhealthy cho…
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Even small amounts of #alcohol can increase the risk of #CVD 💔 The Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm starts t… https://t.co/p5OREH4zVl
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Join us Saturday, 4 March - Monday, 6 March for #ACC23 Together With #WCCardio in New Orleans to reunite with your… https://t.co/81nWLynxQg
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We can reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease by: ✔️ Expanding prevention measures ✔️ Promoting widesp… https://t.co/bQXK62eIE7
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