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Know Your Numbers:Check Your Blood PressureRegularly!
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Lower your blood pressure andrisk of a heart attack
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Consume a good portion of fruits andvegetables per day
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Engage infor at least30 minutes a day
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Avoid Tobacco Use&Exposure To Second Hand Smoking
Who We Are
A non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 1992 to promote heart health, scientific research in cardiovascular health, healthy lifestyles and advocacy on heart issues. Funded by public and private sector support in terms of donations in cash and kind.

Our Road Map To Success
"To promote prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke; and empower Nigerians to live a healthy life."

Our Purpose & Focus Declaration
"To play a leading role in the fight against Heart Disease and Stroke with the aim of reducing the number of Nigerians suffering from premature death and disabilities."
“Heart disease is a disease of lifestyle. You must put yourself on the good side to prevent it. A healthy heart is the beginning of a Healthy Life!“
Eat healthy, low fat and heart-friendly foods; reduce the amount of salt in your diet; quit smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol; reduce excess weight; improve physical activity; exercise regularly; access friendly environment...
With these in place, a healthy heart is guaranteed!

AWARENESS
Campaigns against the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases
RESEARCH
Support of research on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
ADVOCACY
Programmes that educate & enlighten the public on heart issues
FUND RAISING
Organizing various programmes throughout the year to raise funds
HEART HEALTH
Promotion of Heart health & Prevention of Heart Diseases
FOOD LABELLING
Certifying food items that are healthy for consumption and heart friendly
Our Team Of Experts
Our Executive Council Members.

Chairman
Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal

Director
Prof. Tola Atinmo
Nutrition

Director
Prof. Akin Osibogun
Global Health

Executive Director
Dr Kingsley K. Akinroye

Director
Prof. Obehi Okojie
Non-Communicable Diseases

Director
Prof. Oni Idigbe
Research

Director
Mr Dele Adetiba
Communications

Director
Prof. Fatai Adeniyi
Physical Activity/Rehabilitation

Director
Prof. Adebayo Isaac Adeyemi
Scientific Affairs

Director
Dr Oluwakemi Odukoya
Tobacco

Director
Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu
Partnership & Advocacy

Director
Mrs Maria Taiwo Lambo
Legal

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Nigerian Heart Foundation
A non-profit and non- governmental organization founded in 1992 and promotes heart-health, scientific research in cardiovascular health and healthy lifestyles.
Nigerian Heart Foundation is funded by public and private sector support in terms of donations in cash and kind.
CONTACT INFO
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Nigerian Heart Foundation
4, Akanbi Danmola Street, Off Ribadu Rd, SW Ikoyi, Lagos. -
+234 0703 0000 120
+234 0908 6314 840 - info@nigerianheart.org
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