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CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels that cause 32% of global deaths. They include heart attack, stroke, rheumatic heart disease and more. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and prevention of CVDs.
Learn about the leading cause of death and disability in the WHO European Region, the risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment of CVDs. Find out how WHO supports countries to develop policies and strategies to reduce the burden of CVDs.
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.
The web page provides data on the leading causes of death globally and by income group in 2021, based on the World Health Organization's estimates. It shows the trends, patterns and differences in mortality rates for different diseases and conditions, such as COVID-19, cardiovascular, respiratory and noncommunicable diseases.
Learn about the causes, impacts and prevention of NCDs, which kill 41 million people each year and disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries. Find out how WHO coordinates and promotes the global fight against NCDs and the achievement of the SDG target 3.4.
The list released today is part of a series of lists prioritizing devices for high-burden diseases, including cancer and COVID-19. These lists are based on the best available evidence about the essential medical devices countries need to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
This publication was developed in response to the need for a reference list of priority medical devices required for management of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), focusing on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, especially for low- and middle-income countries to support universal health coverage actions.
Learn about the five major risk factors, global targets and initiatives for preventing and controlling NCDs, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease. Find fact sheets, databases, tools, publications, infographics and videos on NCDs from 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 ...
Copenhagen, Denmark, 15 May 2024 Most people in the WHO European Region consume far too much salt, and more than one in three adults aged 30–79 has hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure. This matters because high salt intake raises blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. A new WHO/Europe report “Action ...