In brief
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+20%
Proportion of women aged 45 to 65 hospitalized for ACS between 2008 and 2014
Hospitalization
In 2014 in France, more than 110,000 people were hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome, including more than 60,000 for a heart attack.
Event
September 29: World Heart Day
Acute coronary syndrome in women: rising hospitalizations among middle-aged Fren...
In relation to
High blood pressure
thematic dossier
High blood pressure (HBP), defined as blood pressure that is too high, is the most common chronic condition in France and a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
High cholesterol
thematic dossier
A major cardiovascular risk factor, high cholesterol can generally be prevented or treated through lifestyle and dietary changes, possibly in combination with medication.
Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
