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1. Cardiovascular diseases are projected to remain the leading cause of death worldwide, with deaths increasing from 17.5 million in 2005 to over 23 million by 2030. 2. The top risk factors contributing to the global burden of cardiovascular disease are high blood pressure, tobacco use, high cholesterol, high BMI, low fruit and vegetable intake, and physical inactivity. 3. As countries develop economically, they typically experience an epidemiological transition where non-communicable or chronic diseases
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