The countries with the highest mortality rate for heart diseases are Hungary, Estonia and the Czech Republic, with more than 500 deaths per 100,000 people.
Michael Glikson, director of the Davidai Cardiac Arrhythmia Center at Sheba Medical Center, said, "Genetic differences between the various countries, cardiologically speaking, our genetics as Jews are slightly better than those of the Europeans. But no less important, the field of cardiology in Israel is highly advanced, and as a result accessible invasive heart attack treatment is available in almost every medical center in Israel."
An estimated 85 million people between the ages of 20 to 79 or 7 percent of the population in OECD nations suffer from diabetes. The number is expected to rise from 7 percent to 27 percent (108 million people) by 2030.
Mexico and Portugal have higher incidences of diabetes. Israel ranks third place in diabetes incidence.
Adding Peanuts With a High-Fat Meal can Ward Off Heart Diseases
Vascular dysfunction plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis (formation of coronary plaques and lesions) that lead to coronary artery disease.
Vascular dysfunction plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis (formation of coronary plaques and lesions) that lead to coronary artery disease.
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High Blood Pressure Most Common Risk Factor for Heart Diseases in India
Other risk factors that cause heart disease include tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor diet coupled with low levels of awareness and treatment.
Other risk factors that cause heart disease include tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor diet coupled with low levels of awareness and treatment.
