Worried About Heart Disease? 7 Health Indicators That Are More Dangerous Than Cholesterol ！ Author: Deborah NG SJ We are all afraid of heart disease ...... The thought of cardiovascular disease (CVD) often brings anxiety because it can strike without warning, and the symptoms may be subtle until it’s too late. But do you know how widespread and frightening it is? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) ( 1 ), each year: Currently, 1 in 12 people globally is living with heart disease. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) reports that 640 million individuals are affected by CVD ( 2 ). In 1990, only 305 million people were living with cardiovascular disease globally ( 2 ). As such, there is an increase of: 1） C-Reactive Protein (CRP): The Strongest Early Warning Sign of Heart Risk Cholestero...