{"id":19336,"date":"2025-01-21T15:44:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/?post_type=news&p=19336"},"modified":"2025-01-21T15:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:46:35","slug":"davos-declaration-sets-ambitious-goals-for-urban-health","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/news\/davos-declaration-sets-ambitious-goals-for-urban-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Davos Declaration Sets Ambitious Goals for Urban Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Davos, January 21, 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0 \u2013 <\/span>Today at the World Economic Forum, the World Heart Federation and the Novartis Foundation called on global leaders to endorse the Davos Declaration on Urban Heart Health, a bold new initiative aimed at combatting the world’s leading cause of death and disability – cardiovascular disease (CVD).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With urban populations expected to swell to 70% of the global total by 2050, cities are recognized as crucial in addressing CVD. The Declaration proposes a multifaceted strategy to enhance health outcomes and productivity by reducing CVD through improved care quality, accelerated disease detection, robust health policies, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Jagat Narula, President of WHF, stressed the urgency of the initiative: “Urban centres, where the vast majority of the world\u2019s population now resides, are the frontline in our fight against CVD. By harnessing a wide array of sectors\u2014not just healthcare, but also urban planning, environment, and technology\u2014we can make significant strides towards healthier populations, curb preventable diseases, and significantly reduce premature loss of life.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key measures include commitments to ambitious population health targets, frequent monitoring of progress, and policy reforms with proven health benefits.\u00a0 Cities are urged to focus on early detection of cardiovascular risk and its prompt adequate management. The Declaration further emphasizes how leveraging data and technology can help better target and tailor effective heart health action.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Ann Aerts, Head of the Novartis Foundation, highlighted the transformative potential of technology: “Through real-time data, precision tools and collaborative efforts, we can address heart health with the accuracy and urgency required. This Declaration not only sets forth a plan to tackle heart disease in an unprecedented fashion but also acts as a blueprint for global heart health innovation by establishing a new network of cities and partners willing to rise to the challenge of CVD.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Davos Declaration on Urban Heart Health was unveiled as part of the WEF’s panel session on “Precision Population Health: The AI-Driven Evolution of Urban Health,” spotlighting the critical role of data and new partnerships in advancing population health. The panel featured high-level representatives from industry and policy demonstrating a unified multi-sectoral approach to tackling global heart health challenges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Notes to Editors:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n