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Brazil reports high mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases
Data from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) reveals that cardiovascular diseases are causing one death every 72 seconds in Brazil. As of October 16, 2026, the country had recorded 318,945 deaths from these conditions, averaging 1,194 deaths per day.
The SBC, in partnership with the World Heart Federation, launched the Cardiovascular Disease Hub to track these trends. While the mortality rate fell by 36% between 2000 and 2024, projections suggest a potential 10.8% increase in annual deaths by 2030 if current trends persist, potentially reaching 462,573 deaths.
Regional disparities exist, with Alagoas reporting the highest mortality rate, followed by Amapá and Mato Grosso do Sul. Experts emphasize that controlling hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles, alongside rapid medical response to heart attacks and strokes, are critical to reversing these trends.
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Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro · Brazil · Brazilian Society of Cardiology · Instituto Nacional de Estatística · Ministry of Health · National Institute of Statistics · Portugal · Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia · World Heart Federation
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- [● 15 SOURCES] The SBC launched the Cardiovascular Disease Hub in partnership with the World Heart Federation. gazetamt.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +10 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Cardiovascular diseases caused 318,945 deaths in Brazil by October 16, 2026. gazetamt.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alagoas has the highest mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases in Brazil. itapevinoticias.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] Cardiovascular deaths are projected to increase by 10.8% by 2030 if current trends continue. gazetamt.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +10 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pneumonia deaths in Brazil rose from 67,063 in 2020 to 100,304 in 2025. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cancer was the leading cause of death in Brazil in 2025. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] One person dies from cardiovascular disease every 72 seconds in Brazil. gazetamt.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · newslog.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases in Brazil fell by 36% between 2000 and 2024. itapevinoticias.com.br · revistaviverbrasil.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br