In Central Luzon, cardiovascular disease cases continue to increase, with heart attack and stroke among the common causes of death.

DOH Central Luzon Center for Health Development Non-communicable Diseases Cluster Medical Officer IV Cindy Canlas explained that cardio vascular disease is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, including atherosclerosis and heart failure, among others. Before, only adults 40 years old and above were prone to develop heart diseases.