NCD Academy is an online platform designed to empower the global physician and primary care community with the knowledge, tools, and skills required to effectively address and mitigate the leading risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
 
By fostering a deeper understanding of prevention, early detection, and comprehensive care strategies, NCD Academy aims to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of NCDs worldwide.
 
Key Benefits:
- Access innovative, global education.
- Learn on-demand, anytime, anywhere.
- Make a global impact with trustworthy, up-to-date clinical guidance.
- Connect with a global professional community.
- Access expert commentary on the latest clinical guidance.
- 100% free.
 
NCD Academy is available free for all healthcare professionals on MedShr, made possible by a partnership between the American College of Cardiology, the World Heart Federation and NCD Alliance, with Viatris as founding sponsor.

This Independent Medical Education was developed independently by MedShr with the American College of Cardiology without any influence, input, or control from pharmaceutical companies or other ineligible commercial interests.
 
Learn more about NCD Academy: ACC.org/NCDAcademy

NCD Academy

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Explore how climate change and extreme temperatures impact cardiovascular health and learn strategies to protect vulnerable populations at individual, local, and global levels.

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Cardiovascular Disease and the Environment

This learning course explores the significant negative impact of air pollution on human health, specifically focusing on its role in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease

Examine how climate change, air pollution, and other environmental factors impact heart health. Aimed at healthcare professionals, this self-paced online course highlights the evidence linking environmental exposures to CVD risk, and provides strategies for prevention, patient education, and advocacy to reduce both individual risk and broader health impacts. This Independent Medical Education was developed independently by MedShr with the American College of Cardiology without any influence, input, or control from pharmaceutical companies or other ineligible commercial interests.