Global Self Care Federation
How self-care contributes to the risk-reduction, prevention & management of NCDs
Briefs & Fact Sheets
16 Apr 2025
10 Jun 2024
The World Heart Federation policy brief, A Complex Interplay: Navigating the Crossroads of Tobacco Use, Cardiovascular Disease, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, explores the direct and indirect harmful interactions between tobacco use, cardiovascular disease, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The brief offers evidence-based recommendations to strengthen tobacco control in the post-COVID-19 era - and in preparation for future health emergencies - to ensure a more resilient public health response.