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Expert: 80% of deaths due to heart diseases preventable
The Island
|September 29, 2025
As many as 80 percent of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, Sri Lanka College of Cardiology President Dr. Sampath Withanawasam has said, stressing the urgent need for collective action to combat the crisis.
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Speaking at an event held at Viharamahadevi Park to mark World Heart Day, which is marked globally today (29), Dr. Withanawasam said simple lifestyle changes could drastically cut the risk of heart disease. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting
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