- Together, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease account for 1.8 million and 1.1 million deaths, respectively13
- In Europe, CVD - principally coronary heart disease and stroke - is the main cause of death, accounting for 45% of all deaths (49% in women and 40% in men)14
- Of the total cost of CVD in the EU, around 53% are healthcare costs, 26% are productivity losses, and 21% are costs associated with informal care of people with CVD15