World Heart Federation
World Heart Federation
The World Heart Federation (WHF) is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is dedicated to leading the global fight against cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke. The WHF is committed to helping people achieve and maintain a healthy heart. This is done through advocacy, policy development, and the promotion of health education.
Pronunciation
World Heart Federation: /wɜːrld hɑːrt fɛdəˈreɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "World Heart Federation" is a combination of three words. "World" refers to the global scope of the organization. "Heart" signifies the focus on cardiovascular health. "Federation" indicates the organization's structure, which brings together various heart foundations, medical societies, and other related organizations from around the world.
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. It includes coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular heart disease.
- Heart disease: A term covering any disorder of the heart. It is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which includes diseases of other blood vessels.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. It is a major cause of disability and death worldwide.
- Non-governmental organization: An organization that is neither a part of a government nor a conventional for-profit business.
- Geneva: The second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on World Heart Federation
- Wikipedia's article - World Heart Federation
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