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.
Firm chosen to build Jersey's new hospital at Overdale
Construction firm Bouygues UK has been chosen to build Jersey's new hospital at Overdale.
St Saviour ratepayers to vote on £3m park
People living in St Saviour will be asked to agree spending up to £3.1 million creating a new public park.
'Action plan' announced to grow Jersey's financial services industry
An action plan is being developed to grow Jersey's financial services industry.
Term 'illegitimate child' abolished in 'landmark' family rights reforms
Children in Jersey born out of marriage will no longer be termed 'illegitimate'.
Cyber security law proposed to protect Jersey's essential services
A new law has been drafted, which would give the Jersey Cyber Security Centre formal powers and a legal mandate to issue guidance and standards.
Jersey Airport departures lounge set for 'big' transformation
Ports of Jersey has announced that the airport's departures lounge will be getting a revamp 'very soon'.
Minister: Hopes of recouping up to £3m of Blue Islands' debt
Jersey's Economic Development Minister says he thinks the government can recoup between £1 million and £3 million following the collapse of Blue Islands.
Woman jailed for cocaine hidden in chocolate wrappers
Diana Bowmen is starting a five year prison sentence for smuggling two kilos of cocaine into Jersey disguised as large bars of chocolate.
