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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death around the world with more than 17 million deaths per year and the number one threat to the public health of every country. In Cyprus, according to data from the Health Monitoring Unit, a total of 7326 deaths were recorded in 2021, 994 of which were deaths from cardiovascular diseases. In addition, 6.5% of the population aged 18 years and older suffer from ischemic heart disease and 6.9% from arterial diseases. Significantly high rates are recorded for risk factors that predispose to the development of cardiovascular disease such as diabetes (12.5%), arterial hypertension (29.5%) and hyperlipidemia (28.2%). Immediate intervention is imperative or these figures will soar to even higher numbers.
For the above reasons, the Ministry of Health has prioritized this important issue and decided to develop the National Strategy for the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases. For this purpose, it organized a workshop on May 10, 2023, with the participation of all stakeholders/agencies/organizations, scientific societies, health professionals and patient representatives. The workshop recorded contributions and views of all stakeholders in order to use them for the preparation of a policy document that will contribute to the effective management of cardiovascular diseases.
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