The European Union has just adopted Council Conclusions on cardiovascular health, marking a pivotal step towards safeguarding the well-being of 440 million Europeans. 👉 Why does this matter? European Council Conclusions identify issues of concern for the EU and propose actions to address them. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the continent, affecting over 60 million people, claiming almost 2 million lives every year, and costing €282 billion annually. The Council is calling on European Member States to: 🔴 Expand screening programs to detect cardiovascular risk factors 🔴 Address social and environmental determinants of health 🔴 Improve access to tailored therapies Proposed steps include promoting evidence-based prevention measures, advancing innovative treatments, and leveraging digital health tools for better data integration and research. The newly appointed Health Commissioner, Olivér Várhelyi, has committed to transforming these Council Conlusions into a comprehensive European Cardiovascular Health Plan. The European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH), of which the World Heart Federation is a partner, applauds this milestone and remains committed to supporting policies that prioritize cardiovascular health. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dear4mdT European Commission | #VoteHealth2024
Consultant Cardiologist | Clinical Researcher | Advocate for Women in Cardiology | Responsible Technology for Healthcare
1dA very good impressive steps by the European Union on cardiovascular health care and this reforms will surely go a long way not only addressing cardiovascular health in Europe continent but also will impact on the global community. Well deserved 👏