6 reasons why a modern lifestyle is a threat to the human heart in Nepal

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease contributed to 16 per cent of the world’s total deaths, followed by stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in the second and third places.

In Nepal as well, CVDs are solely responsible for 26.9 per cent of the total deaths and 12.8 per cent of total disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Among the CVDs too, ischemic heart disease is contributing 16.4 per cent to total deaths and 75 per cent to total disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).