18 May 2017 --- A new study has found that cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart diseases and stroke, account for one-third of deaths throughout the world. Analyzing data from every country over the past 25 years, the study’s authors concluded that trends in CVD mortality are no longer declining for high-income regions and that low- and middle-income countries are also experiencing an increase in CVD-related deaths. The study's authors note that the findings present opportunities for the global health community to share successful strategies for addressing these risk factors.
