5 Countries With The Highest Number Of Heart Diseases

2. Tajikistan  

Total Death Rate: 689.88 

Tajikistan, standing second among the countries with the highest rates of heart diseases, is at high risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), primarily cardiovascular diseases, responsible for over 30% of deaths, per World Life Expectancy. NCDs, particularly coronary heart disease and stroke, significantly increased between 1990 and 2010.

The WHO identifies vital health risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, excessive salt intake, low physical activity, obesity, and unhealthy diets, which, if addressed, could save lives. However, Tajikistan faces significant health coverage gaps, with many never having their blood pressure measured, and over 30% of the population having elevated blood pressure linked to cardiovascular diseases.