Settlement Guide:Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in Australia

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. On average, one Australian dies every 12 minutes as a result of a cardio vascular disease.When it comes to heart attacks, one Australian dies almost every hour.Do you know how to recognise the signs of a heart attack and what to do if it happens?


Michelle Chen has the story.


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