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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is just one of the many manifestations of atherosclerosis. Read below to understand the impact of this common disease while appreciating the epidemiology and impact of cardiovascular disease in Canada and around the world.
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Why it Matters
Impact in Canada
2nd leading cause of death in Canada
Incidence in Canada is increasing!
Over 2.4 million Canadians had IHD in 2012
IHD was responsible for 8.9 million deaths worldwide in 2015
The global disease burden of IHD is expected to double
Impact Worldwide
IHD accounts for 45% if all non-communicable disease deaths
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