British Heart Foundation
==British Heart Foundation ==
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a UK-based charity organization that funds research related to cardiovascular diseases. It was founded in 1961 by a group of medical professionals who were concerned about the increasing number of deaths from heart disease.
History[edit | edit source]
The British Heart Foundation was established in 1961 with the aim of funding extra research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and circulatory diseases. Over the years, the BHF has grown to become one of the largest and most influential heart charities in the world.
Research[edit | edit source]
The BHF funds a wide range of research projects across the UK. This includes research into the causes of heart disease, the development of new treatments, and the improvement of existing treatments. The BHF also funds research into the prevention of heart disease, including studies on diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
Education and Awareness[edit | edit source]
The BHF is committed to educating the public about heart disease and how to prevent it. The organization provides a wealth of information on its website, including advice on healthy living, information about different types of heart disease, and details of the latest research findings. The BHF also runs public awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of heart health.
Fundraising[edit | edit source]
The BHF relies on donations from the public to fund its work. The organization runs a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including sponsored runs, bike rides, and walks. The BHF also operates a network of charity shops across the UK, which sell donated goods to raise money for the charity.
Advocacy[edit | edit source]
The BHF works to influence government policy on issues related to heart health. This includes campaigning for better funding for heart disease research, improved access to treatments, and measures to reduce the risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking and poor diet.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
 | This article about a philanthropic or charitable organization is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
