Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 11, 2021 · congenital heart disease – birth defects that affect the normal development and functioning of the heart caused by malformations of the heart structure from birth; and; deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism – blood clots in the leg veins, which can dislodge and move to the heart and lungs.
Cardiovascular diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 30, 2021 · 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.
Rheumatic heart disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 6, 2020 · People who live in overcrowded and poor conditions are at greatest risk of developing the disease. Where rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are endemic, rheumatic heart disease is the principal heart disease seen in pregnant women, causing significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
WHO reveals leading causes of death and disability worldwide: …
Dec 9, 2020 · To a large extent, the diseases and health conditions that are causing the most deaths are those that are responsible for the greatest number of healthy life-years lost. Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were collectively responsible for nearly 100 million additional healthy life-years lost ...
How to take care of your heart health - World Health Organization …
Feb 14, 2020 · After a year of quitting, the risk of heart disease is about half that of a smoker. Fifteen years after quitting, the risk of heart disease is the same as that of a non-smoker. 5. Avoid use of alcohol. Alcohol consumption has been linked to more than 200 disease and injury conditions, including cardiovascular diseases.
WHO guideline on the prevention and diagnosis of rheumatic …
Oct 29, 2024 · It encompasses three areas; 1) primary prevention of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, specifically the identification and treatment of suspected group A (beta-haemolytic) Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis and skin infections; 2) secondary prevention of recurrent rheumatic fever and of rheumatic heart disease, specifically use of long ...
Noncommunicable diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 23, 2024 · The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes. NCDs disproportionately affect people in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly three quarters of global NCD deaths (32 million) occur.
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and …
May 17, 2021 · Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase since 2000, according to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization published in Environment International today. In a first global analysis of the loss of life and health associated with working long …
The top 10 causes of death - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 7, 2024 · WHO act sheet on the 10 leading causes of death. In 2021, the top 10 causes of death accounted for 39 million deaths, or 57% of the total 68 million deaths worldwide. The top global causes of death, in order of total number of lives lost, are associated with two broad topics: cardiovascular (ischaemic heart disease, stroke) and respiratory (COVID-19, chronic …
Heat and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 28, 2024 · Regularly check in with vulnerable people in your circle – especially people over 65 years old and those with heart, lung or kidney conditions, a disability, and living alone. Protect infants and children. Never leave children or animals in parked vehicles for any amount of time, as temperatures can quickly become dangerously high.