About our Advocacy Programmes
Advocates For Healthy Hearts, Healthy Living!
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados is currently engaged in a number of advocacy and public sensitization activities, designed to drive change in the minds and hearts of our fellow Barbadians.
From the 5 year old at primary school, to the parents, to the policy makers, our focus remains educating and helping more persons make better decisions for their heart health.
Some of Our Advocating Initiatives:
Prevent Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is linked to complications in childhood such as diabetes and hypertension and it tracks into adulthood increasing the risk of developing NCDs.
Stop! Yuh Too Sweet!
In 2018, the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) launched its first campaign focused on the ban of the promotion and sale of sugary and unhealthy foods in schools, with a tagline for the campaign that highlighted the importance of the issue, speaking to various age groups and inspiring action or debate.
Know Your Numbers
It is very important to know your numbers! Regular testing your blood pressure, even at home, can alert you or your loved ones to a possible problem that may need medical attention.