The number of people in Jersey with heart disease could increase by 75% over the next 20 years.
The forecast has been made by the government as part of its Jersey Care Model published last month, publishing plans for major health reforms in the island.
It estimates that by the year 2036, around 1,400 people will have the life-limiting condition.
Ischaemic heart diseases accounted for 10% of all deaths in Jersey in 2018.
Saturday passenger sailings to the UK from Jersey cancelled for four weeks
Islanders will not be able to travel to the UK by ferry on a Saturday for four weeks.
Acorn to increase prices of second-hand clothes and shoes
One of Jersey's busiest charity shops says it has to put up its prices to meet rising costs.
'Definitely a need' for islanders to have their say on fireworks
There will be a public consultation into the use of fireworks in Jersey.
New fire safety rules for tall blocks of flats set to come in April 2027
Jersey's States Assembly has approved new regulations, based on the Grenfell Tower inquiry, to improve fire safety for islanders living in tall blocks of flats.
Minister prioritises international-sized cricket pitch
Jersey's Infrastructure Minister has announced that an international-sized cricket pitch is a priority for his department.
Mum of murdered student urges reporting of non-contact sexual offences
The mother of Libby Squire, a student who was murdered in Hull in 2019, is in Jersey for the launch of a new campaign which urges victims of non-contact sexual offences to come forward.
£6 zoo entry for people on Income Support
People on Income Support are being offered cheaper entry to Jersey Zoo.
Charity opens supports to pay upfront nursery fees
Parents in Jersey who can't afford upfront nursery fees can now apply for charity support.
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