Ischaemic Heart Disease

Ischaemic Heart Disease claims ~8.9 million lives annually, making it the deadliest single condition worldwide and responsible for 16% of all global deaths. It significantly outpaces the second-ranked cause, Stroke, by over 2.7 million deaths per year. Key risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and obesity, with 80% of premature deaths preventable through lifestyle changes.