Heart disease still among Jamaica's biggest killers, warns cardiologist
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June 7, 2026
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Heart disease remains one of Jamaica's leading causes of death, and many of its victims may not realize they are at risk until it is too late.
That is the warning from interventional cardiologist Dr Victor Elliott, who says cardiovascular disease continues to exact a heavy toll on Jamaicans despite advances in treatment and prevention.
According to Elliott, while Ministry of Health data currently ranks cardiovascular disease behind diabetes as a cause of death, the two conditions are often closely linked.
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