5 Countries with the Highest Heart Disease Deaths Per Capita

4. Ukraine 

Death Rate per Capita: 0.003 

Ukraine faces significant challenges in managing cardiovascular health, evident from its high cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rate, reaching 772.1 deaths per 100,000 for men and 440.9 deaths per 100,000 for women. Over 40% of the population has elevated total blood cholesterol levels, and nearly a quarter are obese. Additionally, obesity prevalence among children and teenagers is notable at 17.2%. Ukraine has 45 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) centers primarily performing acute interventions, alongside structured cardiac rehabilitation programs available in hospitals, health centers, and sanatoriums for severe cardiovascular disease patients.