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Cardiovascular diseases: a global picture that is getting too little attention
04.08.2025
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Cardiovascular diseases: a global picture that is getting too little attention

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. They include heart attacks, strokes, ischemic heart disease, rhythm disorders, hypertension, and other pathologies. As of 2025, cardiovascular diseases kill more than 20.5 million people each year, and the total number of affected individuals exceeds 600 million.  The statistics on premature mortality are of particular concern: […]