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.
'Prioritised inspection plan' for farmworker accommodation
The Environment Minister says an inspection plan will ensure minimum housing standards are met, following the tragic death of a farmworker in Jersey.
'Home from home' near Southampton Hospital receives £10K from Jersey firm
Saltgate has donated £10,000 to support the renovation of Rotary Heartbeat House at Southampton Hospital.
More padel courts at Jersey's Les Ormes for the summer
A further £200,000 investment will see the number of padel courts increased to eight.
SGB Hire CI ceases trading
Construction industry supplier SGB Hire Channel Islands has closed with immediate effect.
Two men assaulted on Midvale Road
Two men have been reported after punching and kicking two others, in an attack that started on Midvale Road.
'Slowmance' on the cards for Jemma the sloth away from Jersey Zoo
Jemma is moving from Jersey Zoo to join Santos, a male sloth, in the UK in the hopes they will start breeding.
Young people interested in politics needed to represent Jersey in Sydney
Jersey needs two people aged 18 - 29 to join the Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) in Australia this July.
Free bus passes at 65 being 'looked at'
Older islanders may have to wait longer before they get a free bus pass as the Infrastructure Minister considers the future of the concessionary fares system.
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