1 min readBy Pamela Naidoo
WORLD HEART DAY: SA’s hypertension crisis is leaving millions at risk of heart disease and stroke
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 18 million lives globally each year, accounting for one in three deaths. It is estimated that one in three South Africans live with high blood pressure, yet about 50% of people remain undiagnosed.
By Pamela NaidooSouth Africa
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 18 million lives globally each year, accounting for one in three deaths. It is estimated that one in three South Africans live with high blood pressure, yet about 50% of people remain undiagnosed.
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- 37 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 29, 2026
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- Pamela Naidoo
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- Daily Maverick