Srilanka, Sept. 17 -- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 80% of all deaths in Sri Lanka, with High blood pressure and Diabetes being among the leading causes, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, said.



He pointed out that the two conditions are interrelated and can lead to a range of serious health complications, with heart attacks being among the most severe consequences.



Dr. Jasinghe made these remarks while attending the commencement of construction of a modern Cardiac Care Complex at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital yesterday (16).



Speaking further, the Health and Mass Media Ministry Secretary said:



"80% of all deaths occurring in our country are caused by non-communicable...