What We Do
Each year 17.2 million people die of cardiovascular disease, 80% in the developing world.
The World Heart Federation exists to prevent and control these diseases through awareness campaigns and action, promoting the exchange of information, ideas and science among those involved in cardiovascular care, advocating for disease prevention and control by promoting healthy diets, physical activity and tobacco free living at an individual, community and policy maker level.
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World Heart Day
World Heart Day is the World Heart Federation’s foremost global grassroots campaign against cardiovascular disease. Members, sponsors and partner organizations arrange worldwide activities including lectures, walks, cooking demonstrations and free risk factor screening. |
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Go Red for Women
Go Red for Women is an international campaign aimed at women, their families and friends, healthcare professionals and the general public to inform them of the most common risk factors and symptoms specific to women. It aims to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. Learn more about Go Red for Women> |
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World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions
The World Heart Federation organizes a biennial World Congress of Cardiology, where thousands of cardiologists and other healthcare professionals from all over the world gather to share the latest science on treatment and prevention. It is the forum for all experts in the field and commercial, public, and nongovernmental parties to meet and exchange knowledge. Learn more > |
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