Yes! I want to stop New Zealand's biggest killer.
Our mission: to STOP New Zealanders dying prematurely of heart disease and HELP people with heart disease to live full and productive lives
172,000
people are living with heart disease
That's one in twenty adults [2]
33%
of deaths annually are caused by cardiovascular disease
It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [1]
90 mins
Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies from heart disease
Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [1]
$57m
Amount the Heart Foundation has donated to research since 1967
News & Stories
A healthy cause for celebration in early learning services
New Heart Foundation book, Healthy Celebrations, offers healthy alternatives for traditional and cultural celebrations in early learning services.
Clinical update: DHB System Level Measures Summary
The DHB System Level Measures Framework (SLM) is starting to have a significant impact on how DHBs are planning and orienting their services and quality improvement initiatives.