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The author said the first-ever #EUScreeningWeek had concluded, with all 27 Member States taking part. They said nearly 300 organisations had helped bring prevention closer to people, with more than 360 activities in 23 languages across over 200 cities, and close to 900 opportunities for free health checks. https://t.co/AuX9UkjpHT #EUScreeningWeek #HealthAwareness #Prevention #EU #AT #BE #BG #CY #CZ #DE #DK #EE #EL #ES #FI #FR #HR #HU #IE #IT #LT #LU #LV #MT #NL #PL #PT #RO #SE #SI #SK (translated)

The post said high blood pressure often caused no symptoms but could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. During EU Screening Week, it said it was encouraging people, alongside the European Society of Cardiology, to know their blood pressure figures, noting that a check took less than a minute.

The author said high blood sugar could increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, often before symptoms appeared. During EUScreeningWeek, they encouraged people to check their blood sugar, saying a simple test could help them understand their risk and act earlier. The author said the campaign was being run with the European Society of Cardiology. https://t.co/bfSUpx3VDB #Diabetes #HeartHealth #HealthAwareness #EU

The author said high cholesterol could build up in arteries for years without symptoms, and that knowing one’s cholesterol level could help people understand their cardiovascular risk and act earlier. Marking #EUScreeningWeek with the European Society of Cardiology, the author encouraged readers to learn their numbers and why cholesterol mattered for heart health.

The post said cardiovascular diseases remained the leading cause of death in the EU and that knowing one’s risk could help people act earlier. In a message marking EU Screening Week, it said the author and the European Society of Cardiology were encouraging people to know their numbers, and directed readers to a video about heart checks and how to get started. https://t.co/6d5ViMAIv6 #CardioHealth #HeartDisease #HealthAwareness #EU

Today in Milan, at #EASD2026, we launch the @EU_Commission first major campaign dedicated to cardiovascular health: Know Your Numbers campaign, next to our #EUScreeningWeek partners @escardio @EUDiabetesForum @EASOobesity @IDFEuropeBXL Blood pressure. Cholesterol. Blood sugar.⬇️ https://t.co/i3g5QQCPC8 #KnowYourNumbers #EASD2026 #CardiovascularHealth #IT #EU

Familial hypercholesterolaemia can go undetected for years, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Early detection matters. This is why we are putting screening and prevention at the heart of the EU #SafeHeartsPlan and the first #EUScreeningWeek. #FHAwarenessDay https://t.co/7gSPr6ejiJ #SafeHeartsPlan #EUScreeningWeek #FHAwarenessDay #EU