Public Health
Informing EU policy, advancing national cardiovascular health plans and addressing critical challenges
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New Research: Nighttime road traffic noise stresses the heart and blood vessels
A new randomised, double-blind crossover study of 74 healthy participants shows that a single night of road traffic noise can have measurable impacts on health. Participants exposed to nighttime traffic noise, typical of those living in a city, experienced impaired blood vessel function, raised heart rate, and blood protein changes linked to inflammation and stress responses.
Cyprus building on momentum of EU Safe Hearts Plan
EU and national cardiovascular plans took centre stage in Nicosia last week, where experts explored how AI could transform cardiovascular health. Discussions highlighted how trustworthy, validated AI can boost prevention, enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis, support integrated care, and addressed barriers to digital adoption.
From diagnosis to advocacy: Richard Mindham on why patients matter
At the EACH Summit in Brussels last December, leaders and patients explored how technology, data and mental health shape cardiovascular care. Richard shares how lived experience drives better policy and person-centred care. Read his story and why patient voices count.
Recommendations for EU-wide cardiometabolic health checks
A Task Force including the ESC and partners from renal, diabetes and obesity communities proposes an age specific EU blueprint for cardiometabolic health checks. The plan combines lifestyle review with blood pressure, lipids, glucose, kidney and obesity metrics, endorsing opportunistic and systematic checks from under 35 to 65+.
A shared mission for global cardiovascular health
Improving heart health on a population-wide scale
At the European Society of Cardiology, we are united by a shared mission to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – the number one cause of death globally.
We translate cutting-edge science, real-world data and clinical expertise into meaningful action, while championing prevention, equity and healthier communities. Through public health research, data collection and clinical registries, we work to ensure that every person can live a longer, healthier life.
Together with our partners, we shape EU policy, advance national cardiovascular health plans and address critical challenges such as gender equality, geographic inclusion, sustainability and the responsible use of AI in heart care.
The EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
Sharing independent, trustworthy evidence and uniting voices
Alongside our partners, we have been advocating for cardiovascular health for all at a European level for more than a decade.
Sharing independent, trustworthy evidence and uniting the voices of clinicians, researchers and patients to inspire political action.
In a historic milestone, the European Commission launched the first-ever Safe Hearts Plan, marking a major step forward in protecting the heart health of every European citizen. We are proud to have contributed to this plan, as well as driving progress for national cardiovascular health plans to meet the specific needs of countries across Europe.
Join us as we continue the journey toward implementing this landmark plan, ensuring its impact reaches communities across Europe.
Our Priorities
We believe that cardiovascular health is a right – not a privilege.
Our priorities reflect our commitment
Preventing disease, closing and tackling inequalities across gender and geography, and promoting the responsible use of digital health and AI to improve patient outcomes ethically and effectively.
We also work to safeguard health technologies through sound regulation so patients can benefit from safe, timely innovations. Understanding that a healthy planet is essential for healthy hearts, we champion sustainability across policy, practice and within our own organisation.
Explore how we’re building a healthier, more equitable and more sustainable future for every heart.
Public health in action
To improve heart health for everyone, we turn evidence into action.
Our public health initiatives are grounded in evidence-based data.
Strengthened by collaborative public health partnerships and brought to life through interactive workshops and events with a wide range of stakeholders.
By sharing facts and figures, co-creating solutions and engaging across sectors, we drive meaningful change – reducing inequalities, informing policy and advancing cardiovascular health on a population-wide scale.
