New Delhi, Sep 27, 2025

Heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths in South-East Asia, with the condition claiming the lives of eight people every minute, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.

World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about heart diseases and the importance of early detection to save and improve more lives. The theme this year is ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’.

“Every minute, eight people die due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the WHO South-East Asia Region. CVDs are a leading cause of death in the Region, half of them premature, in people below 70 years of age,” said Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia.

Major risk factors for CVDs include hypertension, diabetes, tobacco us

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