Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and their risk factors are exerting an increasingly significant impact on public health, and the incidence rate of CVD continues to rise. The economic burden brought by CVD to residents and society is increasing, and it has become a major public health problem, and it is urgent to strengthen the government-led CVD prevention and control work. This article provides an interpretation of essentials from the newly published Report on Cardiovascular Health and Diseases in China (2024) , aiming to offer scientific evidence for CVD prevention, treatment, and the formulation of relevant policies.