Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to heart attack and stroke. Over three quarters of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries. Out of the 17 million premature deaths ...
Cardiovascular diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and disability in the WHO European Region. An estimated 4.2 million people in Europe died from CVDs in 2019, representing more than 2 in 5 (42.5%) of all deaths. This is the highest proportion of all the WHO regions. Over 8 in 10 (82%) CVD deaths in Europe in 2019 were ...
Cardiovascular diseases EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) kill approximately 10 000 people in the WHO European Region every day. They are the leading cause of death and disability in Europe, causing almost half of all deaths. Most of these deaths are from acute events such as heart attacks or strokes. Assessing the risk of CVDs helps with quickly ...
How to take care of your heart health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the world’s leading killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths. In the Philippines, cardiovascular diseases are also the number one cause of death, with an estimated 50,000 dying every year. The cause of heart attacks and strokes are usually the presence of a combination of risk factors, such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity and use ...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Viet Nam - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths ...
Prevention of cardiovascular disease : guidelines for assessment and ...
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of disability and premature death throughout the world, and contributes substantially to the escalating costs of health care. The underlying pathology is atherosclerosis, which develops over many years and is usually advanced by the time symptoms occur, generally in middle age.
Global Hearts Initiative - World Health Organization (WHO)
To support governments in strengthening the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), in 2016 WHO and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) launched the Global Hearts Initiative. The Initiative comprises five technical packages which provide a set of high-impact, evidence-based interventions that ...
Air quality, energy and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
For pregnant women, health risks include reduced growth of the fetus and premature birth. Adults exposed to lead also have a higher risk of cardiovascular effects increased blood pressure, the incidence of hypertension, decreased kidney function and risk of reproductive problems in both men and women. Read more about lead poisoning here and here.
HEARTS: Technical package for cardiovascular disease management in ...
The HEARTS technical package provides a strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health in countries. It comprises six modules and an implementation guide. This package supports ministries of health to strengthen CVD management in primary health care settings. The practical, step-by-step modules are supported by an overarching technical document that provides a rationale and framework ...
Hypertension WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality and disability. It disproportionately affects populations in low- and middle-income countries where health systems are weak. Hypertension rarely causes symptoms in the early stages and many ...
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