The number of people in Jersey with heart disease could increase by 75% over the next 20 years.
The forecast has been made by the government as part of its Jersey Care Model published last month, publishing plans for major health reforms in the island.
It estimates that by the year 2036, around 1,400 people will have the life-limiting condition.
Ischaemic heart diseases accounted for 10% of all deaths in Jersey in 2018.
Channel Islands music school to hit global stage with Dubai launch
A team of directors from the School Of Popular Music will be jetting off to Dubai this weekend, ahead of their new studio opening.
Price of food in Jersey increased by 3.7% in a year
Jersey's latest inflation rate is 2.7%, but food costs rose more steeply and the price data doesn't cover the most recent impacts of the war in the Middle East.
Political candidates asked to commit to 20 pledges for island sport
The Jersey Sports Council is asking political candidates to commit to a 'Manifesto For Sport.'
The Channel Islands are officially in meteorological drought
Just over halfway through the spring, no rain has fallen on the islands for 20 days.
Tourism rule changes remove red tape for hotels and other accommodation
Outdated rules for Jersey hotels, guest houses and campsites have been replaced to give accommodation providers more freedom to modernise.
Heroin importer jailed
A man from Birmingham has been sentenced today (23 April) in Jersey's Royal Court to four and a half years in prison for the importation of heroin with a street value of £9,000.
Extra Portsmouth sailings to clear backlog of stranded passengers
There is relief for people trying to get to the UK by boat, with a first sailing to Portsmouth since Sunday night expected to leave tonight (23 April).
Islanders asked for views on body image and masculinity
Surveys are asking about attitudes in the Channel Islands toward masculinity, gender discrimination and body image.
