In Scotland, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the second largest cause of overall disease burden in our country, and the second most common cause of death after cancer. It causes more than 25% of all deaths in Scotland, many of which are in the under 75 years category and considered avoidable deaths, meaning that they are preventable or treatable through public health interventions or timely and effective healthcare. By focusing and improving on focusing on improving identification and management of clinical risk factors for CVD such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids, high blood sugar, obesity, and smoking.

We want to try to reduce avoidable CVD deaths by 20% in 20 years in Scotland leading to improved life and healthy life expectancy for all. Avoidable CVD deaths are deaths in people aged under 75 which are considered either preventable or treatable through public health interventions or timely and effective healthcare. In this section you can find links and information on how you can improve your health through lifestyle changes.