Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more lives globally than any other disease. However, 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes \u2014 responsible for a significant portion of the deaths and disabilities due to CVD \u2014 can be prevented. The causes and symptoms of CVD are multifaceted, and access to care remains variable.<\/p>\n
Four avenues of heart health<\/strong><\/p>\n To address healthcare access and implementation, the World Heart Vision 2030 focuses on equity, knowledge, innovation and climate policy as the four avenues for saving lives and averting the costs of inaction.<\/p>\n Ensuring equity must cover healthy nutrition options, clean air and water, safe recreational spaces and inclusion of data from clinical trials in under-served communities. Training, efficient task-shifting and applying research will help fill knowledge gaps. Improving data collection and upskilling in the use of digital tools along with wider access can help maximise innovation. With air pollution a risk factor for CVD, climate-savvy approaches in policies and initiatives entail curbing emissions across transport, energy, industry, agriculture and housing.<\/p>\n