Heart disease remains Philippines’ leading cause of death


MANILA: Heart disease is still the leading cause of death among Filipinos during the first half of 2023, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed on Friday (Dec 29).

A PSA report shows ischemic heart disease topped the causes of deaths in the country from January to July in 2023.

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