The Claim
High-middle SDI regions experienced an annual decline in ischemic heart disease mortality of 2.41% from 2007 to 2021, and this decline was attributed to economic growth and healthcare investment in these regions.
What the research says
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In regions with middle-to-high socioeconomic development, deaths from ischemic heart disease decreased by 2.41% each year between 2007 and 2021 due to increased economic resources and healthcare spending.
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High-middle SDI regions experienced the most rapid acceleration in ischemic heart disease mortality decline after 2007, with an annual decrease of 2.41% from 2007–2021, suggesting economic growth and healthcare investment in these regions led to a marked improvement in cardiovascular outcomes.
Better access to medications and healthier diets lower bad cholesterol in the blood, which slows the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls. These deposits become more stable and less likely to break open, preventing blood clots that cause heart attacks.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that in countries with middle-high incomes, heart disease deaths dropped by 2.41% each year from 2007 to 2021 — exactly what the claim says. This supports the idea that these countries got better at preventing heart disease deaths during that time.
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