
Health authorities report over 6,500 heart-related fatalities in 2024 as experts urge public to learn emergency response
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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Hong Kong, with over 6,500 fatalities recorded in 2024 according to the Department of Health.
The death of veteran Hong Kong stock market commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has drawn public attention to heart disease, after a police source revealed he had a history of the condition as well as diabetes.
Heart disease was one of the leading causes of death in Hong Kong, with more than 6,500 fatalities recorded in 2024, according to the Department of Health.
While patients must monitor their health and seek timely medical care, a local cardiologist stressed that bystanders could also render aid when someone fell ill or collapsed, before an ambulance arrived.
The South China Morning Post examines heart disease trends in the city and how to respond in an emergency.

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