Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 27: Heart disease remains the top cause of death in the WHO South-East Asia Region, claiming the lives of eight people every minute, the World Health Organization said on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29. This year’s theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat,” focuses on early detection and prevention.

Dr. Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge at WHO South-East Asia, warned that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for a significant number of premature deaths—nearly half occurring in individuals under the age of 70. Risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity continue to drive the crisis.

Alarmingly, Boehme noted that around 85% of people

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