Burden of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease accounts for almost 40% of deaths in Australia each year - more than all forms of cancer combined. One Australian dies every 10 minutes as a result of CVD.
Around 3.67 million Australians are affected by heart, stroke and vascular diseases and more than 1.1 million Australians have a disability as a result of cardiovascular problems.
Many aspects of CVD are preventable. In fact, 90% of Australians have at least one modifiable risk factor for stroke, heart, or vascular diseases including smoking, lack of physical activity and being overweight.
