The deaths associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) fell by 35% in Ontario between 1994 and 2005, which was credited to improved style of living and better medical treatments, states a new study.

The findings of the study throw light upon the facts that improvements of cholesterol levels and blood pressure aided in reduction of half of the deaths, while the latest technology and medical and surgical advancements were held responsible for the betterment.

It is believed that Coronary heart disease is one of the most common cause of death across the world, and CHD mortality rates have soared substantially over the last 3 decades.

The researchers comprised of Harindra C. Wijeysundera, of the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues added, "Identifying the underlying factors associated with this decline is critical for planning future health policy, and prioritizing strategies for primary and secondary prevention."