to join the MEP Heart Group.

on Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling

Susanne Løgstrup is retiring, after 25 successful years leading the European Heart Network (EHN).

The world faces vast challenges. One challenge is the high and rising prevalence of chronic (non-communicable) diseases. Of these, cardiovascular disease is by far the biggest challenge, posing the greatest burden on people and societies.

It is never too late to start with physical activity, and any exercise is better than none - though more is better.

The European Heart Network (EHN), European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and European Public Health Association (EUPHA), have today sent a joint letter to European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans, strongly welcoming the commitment by the European Commission to launch a “Farm to Fork” strategy, addressing the key role of food consumption in transitioning the food system towards better outcomes for people, planet and economy, and ensuring its contribution to the European Green Deal.

Please click here to read the joint letter.

The role and impact of electronic cigarettes continues to provoke a major public health debate in Europe and beyond.

Cardiovascular patients and healthcare professionals call on Commissioner-designate for health to develop an action plan to beat EU’s leading cause of death.        

 Please click here for the EHN Annual Report 2018.

EHN and six other organisations have taken the decision to leave the EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health.