5 Countries With The Highest Number Of Heart Diseases

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1. Uzbekistan  

Total Death Rate: 945.57 

Uzbekistan faces a significant burden of ischemic heart disease, a major cause of mortality, accounting for 43.19% of total deaths, per World Life Expectancy. More than 1.5 million acute and chronic cardiovascular cases are registered annually, with over half a million being newly diagnosed. Obesity is a significant risk factor associated with ischemic heart disease, with ecological links between the two. Raised blood pressure is prevalent, affecting over a quarter of the population. Uzbekistan has implemented key cardiovascular disease policies and has a national action plan for CVDs. 

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