This global campaign aims to make more people aware of the negative effects that consuming too much sodium can have on our health.

Colours to Save Hearts is an initiative aimed at raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease RHD among children, teachers and parents, and educate them about the link between sore throat and rheumatic heart disease, how to recognise symptoms and what to do when they first appear.

Heart to Heart is a new series of debates which bring together expert voices from different sectors and disciplines around the world. As the leader of the global heart community, we want to open a conversation about changing our ways as societies and individuals to beat cardiovascular disease.

Type 2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of premature cardiovascular mortality and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease. Conversations from the Heart , presented by WHF Senior Science Advisor Dr Pablo Perel and Communications Director Borjana Pervan.

The World Heart Awards are all about celebrating organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their quest to fight cardiovascular disease and promote heart health around the world.

This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC in Panama. Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, The World Heart Federation applauds the Parties for the progress made since Nevertheless, we note with concern that interference from the tobacco industry remains […].

The World Heart Federation was an active presence throughout the th Executive Board EB of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland from January Advocacy Committee Chair Trevor Shilton and the members of the Policy and Advocacy Team participated throughout the week; in addition to meeting with numerous country delegations and fellow advocates […].

Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme , which will focus on fixed-dose combination therapies for cardiovascular disease. Now in its tenth year, the WHF Emerging Leaders Programme provides training and networking opportunities in cardiovascular health policy and implementation research for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and global health advocates, while focusing on a different […].

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The most common heart attack symptom, in both men and women, is some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort. But chest pain is not always the most noticeable symptom, especially in women, who are more likely to experience it as pressure or tightness in the chest.

They may even have no chest pain at […]. Log into My WHF. Who We Are About About the World Heart Federation What is cardiovascular disease? WHF Strategy World Heart Vision Our Team. Community Our Global Community Become a Member Become a Partner. Leadership Our Board Executive Committee Finance and Audit Committee Advocacy Committee Science Committee.

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Cholesterol High cholesterol causes 4. COVID Learn about the links between COVID and CVD. Diabetes Diabetes affects million people worldwide.

Healthy Diet Poor diet is a leading risk factor for CVD, diabetes and obesity. Heart Failure 64m people are affected by heart failure globally. Hypertension Hypertension is the number one risk factor for death globally. Obesity One of the most important public health problems facing the world today.

Rheumatic Heart Disease RHD claims over , lives each year. Tobacco There are immediate health benefits to quitting tobacco. Latest News Addressing Global Progress in implementation of the WHO FCTC at COP10 WHF at the th WHO Executive Board Emerging Leaders Programme Applications are now open See All News.

Donate Search Log into My WHF. Search Site. Search for: Search. World Heart Day The world's biggest awareness-raising platform for CVD About World Heart Day.

HEART HEROES Cardiologists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients and their family members and friends are the heroes among us — battling, treating and beating heart disease. Dr Jagat Narula WHF President-Elect United States of America.

Lauren Janzen Living with pulmonary arterial hypertension United States of America. Keith Dares Living with cardiac amyloidosis Canada. Learn more. Colours to Save Hearts RHD is the most commonly acquired heart disease in people under 25 Colours to Save Hearts is an initiative aimed at raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease RHD among children, teachers and parents, and educate them about the link between sore throat and rheumatic heart disease, how to recognise symptoms and what to do when they first appear.

Heart to Heart Inviting conversation to change our ways and beat CVD Heart to Heart is a new series of debates which bring together expert voices from different sectors and disciplines around the world.

GUARDIANS FOR HEALTH Lighthouse Award Improving cardiovascular and renal outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of premature cardiovascular mortality and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease.

World Heart Podcast Conversations from the Heart , presented by WHF Senior Science Advisor Dr Pablo Perel and Communications Director Borjana Pervan Learn more.

World Heart Awards The World Heart Awards are all about celebrating organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their quest to fight cardiovascular disease and promote heart health around the world.

Upcoming health awareness days View Events Calendar. Latest News. Addressing Global Progress in implementation of the WHO FCTC at COP10 This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC in Panama.

Nevertheless, we note with concern that interference from the tobacco industry remains […] Tobacco. WHF at the th WHO Executive Board The World Heart Federation was an active presence throughout the th Executive Board EB of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland from January Emerging Leaders Programme Applications are now open Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme , which will focus on fixed-dose combination therapies for cardiovascular disease.

Now live and accessible via webchat at our website, the Virtual Assistant integrates a robust knowledgebase, combining valuable information from the WHF website […] Digital Health. Cardiovascular Disease Infographic. Video: Hypertension. All Topics. Air Pollution Air Pollution.

Chagas Disease Chagas Disease. Cholesterol Cholesterol. COVID COVID The campaign features a variety of graphics to promote key heart-healthy messages on social media and in digital communications.

How to Use These: Share graphics on your social media channels; Include graphics in your digital communication channels e. We invite you to join and spread the word about an exclusive network of trusted leaders, organizations, and businesses in the Black community to help us empower more adults to live their healthiest lives.

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References Mosca L, Hammond G, Mochari-Greenberger H, Towfighi A, Albert MA, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Women and Special Populations Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, Council on Cardiovascular Nursing, Council on High Blood Pressure Research, and Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism.

Fifteen-year trends in awareness of heart disease in women: Results of a American Heart Association national survey. Wenger NK, Lloyd-Jones DM, Elkind MSV, Fonarow GC, Warner JJ, Alger HM, et al.

Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association.

Bey GS, Jesdale B, Forrester S, Person SD, Kiefe C. Intersectional effects of racial and gender discrimination on cardiovascular health vary among black and white women and men in the CARDIA study.

SSM — Population Health. Last Reviewed: February 8, Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. home Heart Disease Home. Other DHDSP Web Sites. National Institute on Aging NIA Provides strategies, tips, and other important information about Alzheimer's disease to health professionals, patients, and their families. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NHLBI Works with community health workers to encourage heart-healthy behavior changes in underserved and minority communities.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NHLBI A campaign to raise awareness about heart disease and its risk factors among women and educate and motivate them to take action to prevent the disease and control its risk factors. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Educates the public about the signs of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly to prevent stroke-related death.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Educates people about the importance of controlling blood pressure in midlife ages 45—65 to reduce the risk of stroke and possibly dementia later in life.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK One-minute tips on living a healthy lifestyle featuring conversations with top researchers on a variety of health issues. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NHLBI Provides tools to help people learn about reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and reducing their risk for diseases associated with obesity, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.

The promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, aims to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NHLBI ; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD ; National Cancer Institute NCI ; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK Empowers parents, caregivers, and communities to help children get an early start on maintaining a healthy weight to prevent obesity and obesity-related conditions.

Provides a variety of educational resources for health and community professionals to use to educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about lung diseases and conditions.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA Provides research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students. National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA Connects teens with scientists and other experts to counteract myths about drugs and alcohol.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA Offers information for adults on alcohol use, and encourages them to evaluate their own drinking habits. National Cancer Institute NCI Provides personalized tools and strategies to smokers who want to quit and to people who want to help their loved ones quit smoking.

National Cancer Institute NCI Provides resources and information to support older adults in thinking, preparing, and taking action to quit smoking.

National Cancer Institute NCI Offers tips and support, including a mobile text-messaging service, to help military veterans who want to quit smoking. National Cancer Institute NCI Provides tools and strategies for those in the Spanish-speaking community who want to quit smoking. National Cancer Institute NCI Offers quizzes, apps, and other resources to help teens quit smoking.

Includes resources to help teens quit vaping and deal with cravings so they can stay vape-free. National Human Genome Research Institute NHGRI Encourages people to learn about their family health history in order to better understand their risks for certain diseases.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders NIDCD Educates preteens and their parents about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD Improves the health of women and kids by providing pregnant women, mothers, families, and health care workers with evidence-based information about maternal and child health. Learn more. Colours to Save Hearts RHD is the most commonly acquired heart disease in people under 25 Colours to Save Hearts is an initiative aimed at raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease RHD among children, teachers and parents, and educate them about the link between sore throat and rheumatic heart disease, how to recognise symptoms and what to do when they first appear.

Heart to Heart Inviting conversation to change our ways and beat CVD Heart to Heart is a new series of debates which bring together expert voices from different sectors and disciplines around the world. GUARDIANS FOR HEALTH Lighthouse Award Improving cardiovascular and renal outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of premature cardiovascular mortality and a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease.

World Heart Podcast Conversations from the Heart , presented by WHF Senior Science Advisor Dr Pablo Perel and Communications Director Borjana Pervan Learn more. World Heart Awards The World Heart Awards are all about celebrating organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their quest to fight cardiovascular disease and promote heart health around the world.

Upcoming health awareness days View Events Calendar. Latest News. Addressing Global Progress in implementation of the WHO FCTC at COP10 This is a statement delivered by the World Heart Federation at the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC in Panama.

Nevertheless, we note with concern that interference from the tobacco industry remains […] Tobacco. WHF at the th WHO Executive Board The World Heart Federation was an active presence throughout the th Executive Board EB of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland from January Emerging Leaders Programme Applications are now open Applications are now open for the Emerging Leaders Programme , which will focus on fixed-dose combination therapies for cardiovascular disease.

Now live and accessible via webchat at our website, the Virtual Assistant integrates a robust knowledgebase, combining valuable information from the WHF website […] Digital Health. Cardiovascular Disease Infographic. Video: Hypertension. All Topics. Air Pollution Air Pollution. Chagas Disease Chagas Disease.

Cholesterol Cholesterol. COVID COVID Diabetes Diabetes. Healthy Diet Healthy Diet. Heart Failure Heart Failure. Hypertension Hypertension.

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