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The World Heart Federation unites the diverse cardiovascular community to bring cardiovascular health to the forefront of the global health agenda – a global community of heart foundations, scientific societies and patient organizations, united in our mission to achieve heart health for everyone.

Cardiovascular disease

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

COVID-19

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Obesity

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Women & CVD

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3 Dec

Heart health is a fundamental human right. Everyone deserves access to health care, regardless of income, nationality, religion, gender, or any other status.

Yet, millions around the world still face barriers that prevent them from receiving the care they need. Today on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to make a difference by supporting our work. Help us break down these barriers and create equitable access to life-saving treatments, education, and preventive measures.

Consider supporting one of our programmes with a donation today. Learn more at the link in our bio ❤️

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26 Nov

Today is #IronDeficiencyDay.

Iron is essential for keeping us healthy. But both too little and too much iron can harm the body, potentially causing arrhythmias or blood pressure issues.

Up to 50% of heart failure patients have #IronDeficiency — a common yet often overlooked issue, especially in chronic conditions ⚠️ Take action today and talk to your doctor about testing if you’re at risk.

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23 Nov

Type 2 #diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The good news is you can take steps to reduce your risk:

🏃 Stay active
💪 Keep a healthy weight
🚭 Avoid smoking
🥗 Eat a balanced diet

Regular check-ups are also essential for early detection and prevention. Start taking charge of your health today!

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19 Nov

Only 24 out of the 54 countries in Africa have systems in place to monitor air quality.

Our latest study, led by our experts from @uniessex and supported by @cleanairfund, reveals that the lack of #AirPollution monitoring and research in the continent is preventing policies that could save lives.

Go to the link in our bio to learn more 🔗 #COP29

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16 Nov

According to @WHO, quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30–40%.

Smoking affects your body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which can cause type 2 #diabetes.

Time to quit and take control of your health 🚭

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14 Nov

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.

People with #diabetes are TWO to THREE times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Over 90% of those with diabetes have type 2, which can often be prevented through:

🥗 Eating a balanced diet
🏃‍♀️ Staying active
🚭 Avoiding smoking
💪 Keeping a healthy weight

Take control of your health today and reduce your risk!

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12 Nov

The climate crisis is a health crisis, and increases our risk of heart disease and stroke. Our health is NOT negotiable. We need #ClimateAction now. #COP29

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11 Nov

Air pollution is a major risk factor for heart disease.

#COP29, the biggest conference on #ClimateChange, kicks off today in Azerbaijan. Elvis Ndikum Achiri, member of our Air Pollution and Climate Change Expert Group, explains how serious this threat is and how it affects our hearts.

#ClimateAction #cop29azerbaijan

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