EuroHeart

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main cause of death and disability in Europe. WHO estimates that modest population-wide and simultaneous reductions in blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol and tobacco use would more than halve CVD incidence. To address the significant burden of CVD in Europe and to determine specific areas of intervention to contribute to preventing avoidable deaths and disability, the European Heart Network (EHN) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) have created a joint project called EuroHeart. This project, which involves partners in 21 countries in the EU and the EEA receives co-funding from the European Commission Public Health Programme 2003-2008.

The EuroHeart project has 5 major objectives:
(Packages where the Hungarian National Heart Foundation participates are marked with a.   )

1. Mobilise broad support for cardiovascular health (CVH) promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention with a view to achieving stronger cross sector cooperation (Work Package 4). The mechanism whereby this will be carried out is through the launch of a European Heart Health Charter. The aim of the Charter is to substantially reduce the burden of CVD in the European Union and the WHO European Region and to reduce inequalities/inequities in the disease burden within and between countries. In Hungary, the Hungarian National Heart Foundation and the Hungarian Society of Cardiologists jointly organised the first national level signature ceremony of the European Heart Health Charter. The charter was endorsed by the Minister of Health and leaders of 20 professional and civic organisations.  
   
   
2. Map and analyze national plans, policies and measures impacting on cardiovascular health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention. (Work Package 5). As part of the EuroHeart Project, a report has been produced looking at key themes and priority areas on CVH promotion and CVD prevention within national plans, and the planned actions within national policies within and between countries. The EuroHeart 2009 Conference will present the findings of the report, and by analysing the comprehensive data that is produced, identify gaps in planning and prevention of CVD at national levels, and present a template for national strategies.  
   
   
3. Investigate issues concerning CVD in women (Work Package 6).  
   
   
4. Improve prevention practices at primary care level (Work Package 7).
   
   
5. Implement and adapt European guidelines on CVD prevention to national situations (Work Package 8).
   
   

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