Srinagar, June 28 -- Kashmir, once celebrated for its pristine air and traditional longevity, is now grappling with a devastating rise in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Recent data reveals a disturbing trend: heart disease has become the leading cause of death in the region, surpassing even conflict-related fatalities. With cardiovascular mortality rates 27% higher than India's national average, experts point to a dangerous convergence of factors-stress, climate, diet, and healthcare deficiencies-that are pushing Kashmir into a full-blown public health crisis.The numbers paint a grim picture. Cardiovascular diseases now account for 35% of all deaths in Jammu and Kashmir, with young adults increasingly affected. Shockingly, 22% of heart a...