HealthPhoto: HT HealthWHO: 17.9 Million Die Annually from Cardiovascular Diseases
The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular diseases cause 17.9 million deaths each year, making them the leading global cause of death. Over 80% of these deaths result from heart attacks and strokes, with one-third occurring prematurely in people under 70. These diseases often develop silently, with sudden heart attacks or strokes as first symptoms. Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease.
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