The European Commission has unveiled a ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ to improve cardiovascular health by boosting prevention, tackling risk factors such as unhealthy diets and tobacco use, and increasing vaccination.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and disability across the European Union (EU), accounting for about 1.7 million deaths annually and affecting 62 million people, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
