The number of people in Jersey with heart disease could increase by 75% over the next 20 years.
The forecast has been made by the government as part of its Jersey Care Model published last month, publishing plans for major health reforms in the island.
It estimates that by the year 2036, around 1,400 people will have the life-limiting condition.
Ischaemic heart diseases accounted for 10% of all deaths in Jersey in 2018.
Send-off for Team Jersey ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Cost of living: Many families 'at breaking point'
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Les Landes celebrates one family's five decades at the school
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Demolition of Victoria Marine Lake would be considered
The Infrastructure Minister has said he is open to 'all options' when it comes to making the 129-year-old structure safe, including demolition.
17 schools create new 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' artwork
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Senator Sir Mark Boleat appointed Planning and Regulation Minister
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Trial begins of man accused of sexual assaults in St Helier
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JSPCA seeks help to build new rural animals' shelter
The JSCPA is searching for a new home after more than 100 years on St Saviour's Road.
