GLOBAL BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: PREVALENCE, MORTALITY PATTERNS, AND HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES ORGANIZING HEALTHY AND SAFE NUTRITION FOR POPULATIONS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN UZBEKISTAN: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with a disproportionate burden across regions and countries. This study aims to analyze global patterns of CVD prevalence, identify countries with the highest risk, and evaluate persistent mortality trends. Using data from international health organizations and global burden studies, the research highlights geographic inequalities in cardiovascular outcomes. The findings indicate that low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and parts of Africa and the Middle East, continue to experience the highest mortality rates. Despite improvements in high-income regions, global deaths from CVDs continue to rise due to population growth, aging, and increased exposure to risk factors. The study emphasizes the need for targeted public health strategies to reduce disparities and improve cardiovascular health globally.