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Chronic disease and smoking mortality trends in Croatia
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Chronic disease and smoking mortality trends in Croatia
Mortality data from the Croatian Institute of Public Health indicates that 50,007 people died in Croatia in 2025, representing a decrease of 1,073 deaths from the previous year. Circulatory diseases are the primary cause of death, accounting for 39.7 percent of fatalities, followed by neoplasms at 26.8 percent. Mortality patterns differ by age; for those under 65, tumors are the leading cause, whereas circulatory diseases are the primary cause for those aged 65 and older. Medical experts have highlighted During the significant impact of chronic ‘Chronic non-communicable diseases on Croatian mortality. During a professional – time for action’ conference, specialists discussed addressed the challenges of managing chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), noting (COPD). Gordana Pavliša, head of the Institute for Allergic and Obstructive Lung Diseases at the Jordanovac Lung Clinic, noted that COPD symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing are often mistaken for natural aging, which can delay medical aging or smoking effects, leading to delayed intervention. Public health research also indicates presented by Zrinka Mach, president of the Croatian Society for Chronic Diseases, shows that while there is high 94.2 percent of respondents support for state-funded obesity treatments, the cost of 64.9 percent identify medication remains costs as a significant barrier to care for many citizens. Experts emphasize care. Further data from the necessity Croatian Institute of integrated approaches Public Health reveals that smoking causes 25 deaths daily in the country. The adult smoking rate is 38 percent, notably higher than the European Union average of approximately 24 percent, with rates exceeding 40 percent among citizens aged 25 to address metabolic, cardiovascular, 34. Experts at a conference in Šibenik highlighted the economic burden, noting annual healthcare costs related to smoking reach half a billion euros, alongside impacts from sick leave and respiratory risks simultaneously. early retirement. There is also a noted rise in e-cigarette use among young people.
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