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.
Support service set up for carers of people with mental illness
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New Jersey Opera House CEO appointed
Sebastian Warrack is the new Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Opera House, following a year of high level departures.
Aurigny to fly between Guernsey and Jersey next year
The States of Guernsey-owned airline is the first to be granted a licence in the wake of the collapse of Blue Islands.
Woman still in hospital following Les Quennevais crash
A woman in her 70s is still in hospital with serious injuries following a crash at Red Houses last Wednesday.
Former CI Co-op boss awarded more than £3m
The former boss of the Channel Islands Co-op has been awarded more than £3 million from his ex-employer.
Jersey-grown food tested for PFAS levels
Tests have given an accurate measure of the levels of PFAS in the food supply for the first time.
Guernsey Airport releases former Blue Islands aircraft
Guernsey Ports say the majority of Blue Islands' outstanding debt it is owed has been recovered.
KLM revives direct flights from Jersey to Amsterdam
Dutch airline KLM has launched direct flights from Jersey to Amsterdam.
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