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.
Jersey declares Storm Goretti a major incident
A major incident is being declared as Storm Goretti is set to hit the Channel Islands.
Sanctioned Russian tanker sailing north of Channel Islands
A Russian oil tanker sanctioned by the United States is sailing north of the islands a day after a similar vessel was seized by US forces in European waters.
CI Airports to close early as Storm Goretti approaches
Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney airports will close at 6pm on Thursday evening (8th January) as the islands brace for the peak of Storm Goretti.
Gorey Hill faces 10 weeks of electricity network upgrades
Islanders in Gorey are set to face 10 weeks of road closures on Gorey Hill, as Jersey Electricity plans to upgrade the network.
Man jailed for smuggling cocaine in Kinder eggs
Kieran Walker (42) has been jailed for four and half years by Jersey's Royal Court for smuggling cocaine into Jersey concealed in Kinder egg cases hidden in his underwear.
Storm Goretti prompts stay-at-home warning in the Channel Islands
Storm force winds with gusts to 90mph and heavy rainfall are expected across the Channel Islands tomorrow evening (8 January).
Islanders warned to stay inside during Storm Goretti
Jersey is set to be hit by 90 miles per hour winds, with the advice to islanders to stay indoors during the peak of the storm.
Little islanders now offered free chickenpox vaccine
Parents in Jersey can now protect their babies and toddlers from chickenpox for free with a new vaccine.
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