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.
Removing Bailiff from the States Assembly back up for debate
Jersey's States Assembly will be asked once again to replace the Bailiff in parliament with an elected Speaker.
Islanders lose nearly £4m to fraudsters in 2024
Jersey Police are warning people about scammers, as its revealed £3.59 million has been conned from unsuspecting islanders in the past year.
Snow flurries forecast for Channel Islands
A period of rain and sleet is forecasted to turn to snow for a time tomorrow morning (21 November).
