Cardiovascular mortality is more than a clinical statistic. It captures how social, environmental, and economic pressures translate into preventable loss of life. Higher rates of cardiovascular deaths often reflect:

Excess Weight in Adults measures the proportion of adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher — with obesity defined as a BMI of 30 or above. It’s more than a health statistic; it’s one of the most urgent social and economic challenges of our time. This indicator reflects not only personal lifestyle choices but also structural conditions — access to healthy food, safe public spaces, transport systems, and the cost of living. In that sense, excess weight is both