Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 8279

Heart Diseases and Strokes: Health Services

Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

Deirdre Costigan

LabourEaling Southall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent the causes of (a) heart disease and (b) stroke.

Answer

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is a leading cause of avoidable disability and premature death in the United Kingdom. This is why the Government has set a goal for fewer lives being lost to the biggest killers, including ...

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