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EU Trans fat free as of 1 April 2021
- April 01st 2021
As of today, 1 April 2021, foods containing more than 2g/100g of industrially produced trans fatty acids are no longer allowed on the EU market. The removal of these trans fatty acids (TFAs) from the food supply is one of the most straightforward public health interventions in the EU.
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New EHN paper on CVD Risk Assessment Programmes
- January 18th 2021
To reduce the onset of cardiovascular disease, it is crucial to identify those persons at high risk of developing CVD, and to provide them with appropriate advice and preventive treatment.
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Use Heart to beat the increasing burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe
- September 28th 2020
On World Heart Day, EHN stresses the urgent need to adress the increasing burden of CVD, especially in this time of Covid-19 crisis.
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Annual Report 2019
- July 15th 2020
Here is an overview of EHN's activities in 2019.
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What is the value of digital tools for cardiovascular patients?
- July 09th 2020
Digital technologies can transform cardiovascular diagnosis and patient care
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Nutri-Score could become EU’s front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme if its algorithm is revised
- July 08th 2020
Having reviewed the latest science, the European Heart Network (EHN) has adopted its position on front of pack nutrition labelling.
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New CEO for EHN
- July 01st 2020
The European Heart Network (EHN) is delighted to announce that Birgit Beger will take over as Chief Executive Officer of the EHN on 1 August 2020.
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EU Action on CVD needed now
- June 25th 2020
The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is greater than that of any other disease and it is the leading cause of death in Europe and in the world.
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EU4Health – an opportunity to tackle cardiovascular disease
- May 28th 2020
EHN welcomes the new EU4Health programme which acknowledges that health promotion, disease prevention, treatment and care, are the cornerstone for well-functioning societies and economies.
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Statement on the EC proposal on Farm to Fork Strategy
- May 18th 2020
EHN welcomes the Communication on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
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