Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks Collaboration, 1990-2021

“Cardiovascular diseases are a persistent challenge that lead to an enormous number of premature and preventable deaths. There are many inexpensive, effective treatments. We know what risk factors we need to identify and treat. There are simple healthy choices that people can make to improve their health. This atlas provides detailed information on where countries stand in their efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases.”

“Cardiovascular disease, in many ways, remains a silent killer. Even though most everyone sees the effects of cardiovascular disease in their daily lives, the toll is so enormous that many miss the overwhelming impact on a society.”

“We formed the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases Collaboration three years ago to help bring state-of-the-art research to the forefront of the global cardiovascular community. We are excited to publish this 2023 Almanac as a dedicated issue of the Journal to inform the realities of CVD risk and inspire strategies for a heart-healthy world.”