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Euronews, 12 November 2025
How do environmental factors contribute to cardiovascular disease in Europe?
In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Poland among the most affected.
One in five cardiovascular deaths in the EU could be prevented by improving the environment, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report.
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the EU, according to the European Society of Cardiology.
In 2022, more than 1.7 million people died from it, making up one-third of all deaths within the bloc that year.
It also contributes significantly to disability, early retirement, and absenteeism, which lowers quality of life and reduces life expectancy.
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