The Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) has disclosed that 20.5 million people worldwide die of heart-related diseases annually.
The NCS stated that the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths is expected to rise to over 23 million by 2030.
Of the number released by the NCS, over 75 per cent were recorded in low- and middle-income countries.
Prof. Augustine Odili, the President of the Society, in a press statement to mark the 2024 World Heart Day themed “#UseHeartforAction#,” explained that the day is set aside to combat the scourge of heart disease and promote heart health.
“There is an astronomical increase in the prevalence of heart disease and its risk factors, coupled with the exponential rise in associated mortality and morbidity in developing countries, which is a major cause for concern,” he said.
He posited that most countries still don’t prioritise heart health and…
Read More