In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on heart failure here
2,3%
of the French population is estimated to have heart failure, and up to 10% of those aged 70 or older
70213
deaths are attributed to heart failure each year
The disease
Heart Failure: A Lack of Oxygen
Heart failure (HF) is defined as a structural or functional abnormality of the heart’s pumping mechanism leading to an insufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients to meet the metabolic needs of various organs. HF is a complex and heterogeneous syndrome...
What We Do
Heart failure is a chronic condition that significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected. For this reason, Santé Publique France is tasked with monitoring the epidemiology of heart failure and preventing it.
Epidemiological Surveillance of Heart Failure
Santé Publique France has...
Data
The heart failure surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of this disease once it has been diagnosed.
Higher mortality rate among men
In 2013 in France, the CépiDC recorded nearly 70,213 deaths with heart failure as the...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Multiple occupational exposures to hazards affecting the cardiovascular system among employees in France in 2016–2017, based on the Sumer survey
In relation to
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
Nutrition and Physical Activity
thematic dossier
Nutrition and physical activity are two major determinants of health that contribute to improving the health of the population and are key priorities in public health policy.
