Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide and account for a significant portion of health loss and avoidable health system costs. The burden of CVDs has increased in recent decades almost everywhere in the world, but it has disproportionately affected low and middle-income countries. While more studies on the prevalence of CVDs are available, there is limited evidence presenting a complete picture on the burden of CVDs in Sri Lanka. In this context, this study aims to provide comprehensive picture on the burden of CVDs in the country. This study used of data available on the websites of ministry of health and department of census and statistics in Sri Lanka to present the comprehensive picture of the burden of CVDs in Sri Lanka. Overall, in 2019, there were an estimated 398,027 cases, 17144 deaths, due to CVDs in Sri Lanka. The proportion of deaths attributable to CVDs increased from 24.92% to 28.05% between 2004 and 2019. Aside from implementing preventive measures, the health sector must also prepare for long-term care of patients with CVDs, which could have substantial repercussions for resources and operations.
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