Our mission: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives
170,000
people are living with heart disease
That's more than one in 23 adults [2]
1 in 3
Almost 1 in 3 deaths in NZ 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]
$78m
Amount the Heart Foundation has donated to research since 1968
Help save lives
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Heart Foundation joins forces with international research funding group to improve global heart health
Leading cardiovascular research funders, including the Heart Foundation, have joined forces in a new partnership to accelerate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the world’s biggest killers, heart disease and stroke.
6 ways to give your meals a heart-healthy spin
Making heart-healthy meals doesn't need to be hard or expensive. Here are six simple ways to get more heart loving foods into your day.