Mortality from cardiovascular diseases varies across Europe; lifestyle and prevention are key to reducing risks.
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Spain has one of the lowest mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases, accounting for 26% of all deaths, with only France having a lower rate of about 21%. Conversely, countries like Bulgaria (61%), Romania (56%), and Lithuania show much higher rates; in Lithuania, 19,263 deaths in 2023 were due to cardiovascular diseases, representing 52% of all deaths. The Institute of Hygiene notes that deaths from heart, cerebrovascular, and hypertensive diseases are most frequently registered, and there is an observed increasing trend in cardiovascular disease mortality since 2014, which experts suggest may also reflect increased health awareness and seeking medical attention. A cardiologist emphasizes that the country’s poor statistics are influenced by the interaction of the healthcare system, patient attitudes, lifestyle, and medical actions, noting that about 80% of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by modifying basic risk factors. Experts point out that Eastern European countries face the highest risk of cardiovascular diseases due to factors like smoking, high cholesterol, and genetics, while in Bulgaria, a lack of preventive programs and high rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and inactivity contribute to the high risk.
