UK is ranked 15th for heart care in European index

The United Kingdom has been ranked 15th of 30 European countries for cardiovascular healthcare, mainly because prevention efforts are hampered by high consumption of alcohol and sugar. The latest Euro Heart Index 2016 put France at the top of the table, closely followed by Norway and Sweden.

The index, produced by the Health Consumer Powerhouse,1 is based on 31 indicators covering four key areas of cardiovascular health: prevention, procedures, access to care, and outcomes. For each indicator a country is rated green (3 points), amber (2), or …