The number of people in Jersey with heart disease could increase by 75% over the next 20 years.
The forecast has been made by the government as part of its Jersey Care Model published last month, publishing plans for major health reforms in the island.
It estimates that by the year 2036, around 1,400 people will have the life-limiting condition.
Ischaemic heart diseases accounted for 10% of all deaths in Jersey in 2018.
David Walliams’ books to remain available in Jersey Library and schools
Books written by comedian and author David Walliams - who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct - will remain in Jersey schools and libraries.
Fort Regent vision 'was never matched' by a budget that could deliver it, says JHA
The Jersey Hospitality Association says it is 'deeply disappointed,' though 'not surprised' that the redevelopment of Fort Regent has been paused because of rising costs.
Buzzing! Bears and Bees coming to Jersey
We've had Go Wild Gorillas and the Tortoise Takeover, and in 2027, it'll be Bears and Bees!
JCG Year 7 Choir learn and perform wartime song
Year 7 students at JCG have performed a wartime song as part of wider learning about the role of music during times of conflict.
Gas bills to go up by 5% in December
Island Energy has announced that gas bills in Jersey and Guernsey will go up by approximately 5% from 1 December.
Second memorial plaque vandalised at Millennium Park
The memorial plaque at Millennium Park remembering three-year-old Clinton Pringle has been removed after being vandalised.
'They got our hopes up': Young islanders disappointed as Fort Regent plans stall
The government says it's reassessing the costs of the planned transformation, plunging the future of the Fort back into uncertainty.
Electricity prices in Jersey to rise by 2.5%
Electricity prices in Jersey will rise by 2.5% next spring.
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