Recognizing and Responding to the Silent Killer: Heart Attacks Globally
Heart disease is the single greatest cause of death in most countries. According to the WHO, CVDs account for around 17.9 million deaths every year, which is 32% of all deaths worldwide. Of these deaths, 85% are due to heart attacks and strokes. In fact, even though there is much advancement in medical care, people do not know what to look out for when experiencing a heart attack, and most deaths occur before a person can be medically treated.