Each February, American Heart Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of cardiovascular health and to promote prevention across the life course. In Puerto Rico, this observance carries particular urgency, given the substantial burden of heart disease and its risk factors across the population.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major global public health challenge and continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2021, approximately 612 million people were living with CVD, reflecting a significant increase since 1990.