Yes! I want to stop New Zealand's single biggest killer.
Our mission: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives
That's one in twenty adults [2]
It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [1]
Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [1]
News & Stories
Pacific course looks to address alarming life expectancy statistics
Pacific people need to focus more on improving nutrition if they are to reverse the alarming life expectancy statistics which is seeing them dying younger and having higher rates of chronic diseases than all other New Zealanders.
Prepare for a stress-free Christmas
Christmas is a time for celebrating with family and friends – but it can be stressful too. By being prepared for what the festive season brings, we can maintain a good balance in every aspect of our lives.