An important development coming from the European Commission . Plz see the important response from Oliver Varhelyi about the need to tackle #CVD. Olivér Várhelyi highlighted several key points regarding cardiovascular health in his responses: Major Focus on Cardiovascular Diseases: He emphasized that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality in the EU and a significant factor for ill-health and disability. Together with cancer, CVDs account for more than half of premature deaths in Europe. Prevention and Early Detection: Várhelyi intends to improve the prevention and early detection of CVDs, focusing on reducing risk factors like obesity and promoting healthier lifestyles. Digital Health Solutions: He plans to harness digital health technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance precision diagnostics and treatment, improving the management of cardiovascular diseases. Cross-Cutting Approach to Prevention: Cardiovascular health is seen as part of a broader strategy to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He advocates for a cross-cutting approach to lifelong prevention that addresses shared risk factors such as nutrition, physical activity, and harmful behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use. Collaborative Action: He intends to build on existing collaborations with Member States, such as joint actions on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, to further strengthen efforts in these areas. European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH)
Yesterday night the European Parliament published the answers to the written questions of Committees to the Commissioner-Designates. At EACH, we welcome the inclusion of #CVD in the answers of Commissioner-Designate for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi. Urgent action to tackle Europe’s biggest killer of men and women is needed. EACH Partners stand ready to support and continue to strive for a comprehensive EU Cardiovascular Health Plan. Get to know the Commissioner-Designate and his answers here: https://lnkd.in/dSkezxaP #CVHealthForAll
