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STATISTICS REFERENCE DOCUMENT - heartfoundation.co.za
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE STATISTICS REFERENCE DOCUMENT Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Cardiovascular Disease STATISTICS REFERENCE DOCUMENT This DOCUMENT provides a brief summary of some key STATISTICS related to the burden of cardiovascular disease in South Africa, as well as the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This DOCUMENT is not intended as an exhaustive collection of scientific literature or review of all available evidence, but rather as a convenient resource that can be used by healthcare professionals and the media for key STATISTICS regarding the burden of heart disease and stroke in South Africa.
Burden of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD, including heart disease and strokes) is the leading cause of disabilities and death worldwide, accounting for 17 million deaths a year (31% of total global deaths) 1. Up to 80% of CVD-related premature deaths in young people (< 65 years) are preventable through a
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