Kazakhstan’s Health Revolution: How the Country is Beating Heart Disease & Cancer

Kazakhstan has made history—becoming the first Central Asian nation to slash premature deaths from heart disease and cancer by 25%!

DISEASE PREVENTIONCARDIOLOGY

7/30/20251 min read

A new WHO report highlights Kazakhstan’s groundbreaking progress in fighting cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer—two of the biggest killers worldwide. Through prevention, early detection, and cutting-edge treatments, Kazakhstan is setting an example for the entire European Region.

Kazakhstan’s Winning Strategies

1. Saving Lives from Strokes & Heart Attacks

Expanded cardiac care: From 31 to 49 catheterization labs (2017–2024), enabling life-saving heart surgeries.
83 stroke emergency centers—slashing death & disability rates.
600+ ventricular assist devices implanted since 2012.
Celebrated its 100th heart transplant in 2025!

2. Early Detection = More Survivors

Nationwide screenings for hypertension, diabetes, and cancer (breast, colorectal, cervical).
70% screening coverage for breast & colorectal cancers (2024)—a record high!
HPV vaccination drive: Over 116,000 girls vaccinated (33% of target) to prevent cervical cancer.

3. Fighting Risk Factors: Tobacco & Sugar

Strong tobacco laws: Public smoking bans, graphic warnings, e-cigarette prohibition.
Result: Smoking rates dropped to ~20% (one of the lowest in the region).
Banned sugary drinks in schools and energy drinks for under-21s.

The Results Speak for Themselves

✅ Life expectancy rose to 75.09 years (up from 74.44 in 2022).
✅ Mortality rate fell from 9.6 to 6.5 per 1,000 people (2021–2024).
✅ First Central Asian country to cut premature NCD deaths by 25%!

What’s Next?

While Kazakhstan has made huge strides, challenges remain:

Salt reduction policies need strengthening.
Stricter marketing bans on unhealthy foods for kids.
Full enforcement of trans fat regulations.

One thing is clear: Kazakhstan’s data-driven, prevention-first approach is saving lives—and the world is taking notice. 🌍

Want the full story? Read the WHO Report Breakdown Here!

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