Helping New Zealanders

Together we will beat heart disease

The Heart Foundation was formed in 1968 by cardiologists, researchers and business leaders concerned at New Zealand's high level of heart disease deaths, one of the highest in the world at
the time.

Since then there has been a steady decline in heart disease deaths in New Zealand, although the rate of decline has been even better in other developed countries including Australia. Looking to the future the decline now seems to be levelling off with potential for an actual upswing in the years ahead. Thus there is a need to step up our efforts towards prevention and treatment underpinned by investment in education and research.

The Heart Foundation is unwavering in our commitment to stop New Zealanders dying prematurely from heart disease and we need your support in order to continue with our life-saving work.

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Together we will beat heart disease.

For more information visit www.heartfoundation.org.nz