Cardiovascular disease deaths continue to fall, however 1.2 million Australians affected by heart, stroke or vascular disease

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that 1.2 million Australian adults had one or more conditions related to heart, stroke or vascular disease in 2017–18. Modifiable risk factors such as smoking, insufficient physical activity and uncontrolled high blood pressure are putting millions more at risk. Today’s release coincides … Continue reading Cardiovascular disease deaths continue to fall, however 1.2 million Australians affected by heart, stroke or vascular disease