Globally, stroke and heart disease remain leading causes of death and disability.
Annually, about 15 million people suffer a stroke, resulting in 5 million deaths and another 5 million cases of permanent disability. Heart diseases, including heart attacks, are responsible for over 20.5 million deaths each year, accounting for nearly a third of all global deaths.
The incidence of these conditions is rising, driven by aging populations and lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking.