Health Ministry Launches Campaigns to Combat Cardiovascular Disease, Belize’s Top Killer

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will launch campaigns to promote healthy lifestyle choices to decrease the number of Belizeans diagnosed with the disease. In 2024, cardiovascular disease was the number one killer of Belizeans. The non-communicable diseases have consistently been the top five major causes of death over the past five years. According to the ministry, a majority of people diagnosed with heart complications often have unhealthy eating habits and poor lifestyle choices. Yesterday, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard was asked about the ministry’s effort to lower this year’s statistics through key intervention methods. 

Bernard added that the ministry encourages citizens to exercise daily.