- CVDs – a category of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
- Behind the greatest number of deaths globally.
- 17.9 million deaths are due to CVDs (43.66% of NCDs deaths) – 2016 data.
- 31% of all global deaths.
- 15.21 million (85%) – CVD deaths due to heart attack and stroke.
- 13.42 million (75%) – CVD deaths in poor/middle income countries.
(WHO Data)