Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of premature death (before age 70) in Ukraine. This is reported by the Ministry of Health with reference to the nationwide STEPS study.. As the researchers noted, most often the lives of Ukrainians are cut short due to cardiovascular diseases.. According to the STEPS study, it was cardiovascular diseases that caused 65.8% of all deaths from any cause in 2012, and in 2017 - 67.0%. “At the same time, most diseases of the cardiovascular system can be prevented if you lead a healthy lifestyle,” the experts write.. Also, the Ministry of Health gave recommendations on how to keep the heart healthy.. So, experts recommend: ensure healthy sleep; remove nicotine; be physically active; eat properly; keep track of your weight; control blood glucose and cholesterol levels; take blood pressure readings more often. Earlier in the United States called the main cause of death of Americans. News from in Telegram. Subscribe to our channel https://t. me/korrespondentnet Author: 1.