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Study Reveals 99% of Heart Attack Victims Had Modifiable Risks

10/10/2025

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More than 99% of heart attack victims had at least one major modifiable risk factor.
The study used data from over 9 million people in South Korea and the United States.
Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor, affecting over 95% of patients.
The British Heart Foundation reports about 66,000 premature UK deaths from coronary disease annually.

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Story summary

More than 99% of heart attack victims had at least one major modifiable risk factor.
The study used data from over 9 million people in South Korea and the United States.
Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor, affecting over 95% of patients.
The British Heart Foundation reports about 66,000 premature UK deaths from coronary disease annually.