Nine in ten heart patients live with other long-term conditions, increasing their risk of dying Nine in ten people with coronary heart disease in the UK are living with at least one other long-term condition, such as stroke, dementia and high blood pressure, according to new figures
Our analysis reveals that 90% of people living with coronary heart disease have at least one other long-term condition, while six in ten have at least three. Numerous studies have shown that living with multiple conditions significantly increases the risk of early death.
The growing number of people living with inter-related health conditions – or multi-morbidities – represents a grave challenge for our health system, which is focused on treating individual illnesses. British Heart Foundation
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Our analysis reveals that 90% of people living with coronary heart disease have at least one other long-term condition, while six in ten have at least three. Numerous studies have shown that living with multiple conditions significantly increases the risk of early death.
The growing number of people living with inter-related health conditions – or multi-morbidities – represents a grave challenge for our health system, which is focused on treating individual illnesses. British Heart Foundation
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