Global prevalence

Coronary heart disease (CHD) and cerebrovascular disease are the most common causes of CVD deaths across the world

1.8m

Global deaths

49%

of all EU deaths

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€210b

EU healthcare burden

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Together, coronary heart disease (CHD) and cerebrovascular disease account for 1.8 million and 1.1 million deaths, respectively²‍

In Europe, CVD - principally coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke - is the main cause of death, accounting for 45% of all deaths (49% in women and 40% in men)⁷⁴‍

Overall, CVD is estimated to cost the EU economy €210 billion every year. Of the total cost of CVD in the EU, around 53% are healthcare costs, 26% are productivity losses, and 21% are costs associated with informal care of people with CVD⁷⁴

Latest research

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Cardiovascular health

Association between coffee consumption with serum lipid profile in ELSA-Brasil study: a metabolomic approach

A M Miranda et al, 2022. Association between coffee consumption with serum lipid profile in ELSA-Brasil study: a metabolomic approach, European Journal of Nutrition, published online.

August 3, 2022

Cardiovascular health

Acute effect of coffee on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in overweight and obese individuals: A randomized clinical tria

T P Pavoa et al, 2022. Acute effect of coffee on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in overweight and obese individuals: A randomized clinical trial, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.

August 3, 2022

Cardiovascular health

Association of Coffee Consumption With Atrial Fibrillation Risk: An Updated Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies

Y Cao et al, 2022. Association of Coffee Consumption With Atrial Fibrillation Risk: An Updated Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, published online.

August 3, 2022

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Cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular health: Factsheet

Cardiovascular disease – still the biggest killer. Cardiovascular disease is a collective term used to describe conditions affecting the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Factsheets

April 4, 2017

Cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular health: Factsheet

Cardiovascular disease – still the biggest killer. Cardiovascular disease is a collective term used to describe conditions affecting the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

Factsheets

April 4, 2017

Cardiovascular health

Infographic: Coffee & Cardiovascular Health

Many studies looking at coffee consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggest that a moderate intake of coffee – 3-5 cups per day – may provide protection against CVD mortality risk. But how?

Infographics

September 21, 2016

Cardiovascular health

Infographic: Coffee & Cardiovascular Health

Many studies looking at coffee consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggest that a moderate intake of coffee – 3-5 cups per day – may provide protection against CVD mortality risk. But how?

Infographics

September 21, 2016

Cardiovascular health

Can coffee protect against the risk of CVD mortality?

Data published in 2016 in the European Heart Journal shows that cardiovascular diseases, principally coronary heart disease and stroke, remain the primary cause of death across Europe, responsible for 49% of all deaths in women and 40% of all deaths in men.

Reports

September 1, 2016

Cardiovascular health

Can coffee protect against the risk of CVD mortality?

Data published in 2016 in the European Heart Journal shows that cardiovascular diseases, principally coronary heart disease and stroke, remain the primary cause of death across Europe, responsible for 49% of all deaths in women and 40% of all deaths in men.

Reports

September 1, 2016