Your report on the falling number of coronary heart disease deaths heralds a positive step towards improving Scotland's reputation for ill health Heart deaths figures for deprived areas fall by 27% but total still lags behind wealthier areas, April 30. Experts have said that the reduction in fatal heart disease is down to people making positive lifestyle choices, such as giving up smoking or taking regular exercise. However, the contribution of thousands of GPs, working at the heart of every local community to tackle one of Scotland's biggest killers, has not been recognised.
Your report on the falling number of coronary heart disease deaths heralds a positive step towards improving Scotland's reputation for ill health Heart deaths figures for deprived areas fall by 27% but total still lags behind wealthier areas, April 30.
