According to a study, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke, accounting for nearly 85% of deaths in Australia.
Key Points
- Filipino-Australian Lee Meekan changed her lifestyle and takes medication for high bad cholesterol and blood pressure after brain surgery. High bad cholesterol is a major risk factor for ASCVD, the leading cause of stroke and heart attack.
- Tanya Hall is the CEO and founder of the Heart4Heart advocacy, which aims to reduce the risk of high bad cholesterol in Australia through awareness, early cholesterol checks, healthy lifestyle, and proper treatment—especially for at-risk communities.
- Almost 45,000 Australians died from ASCVD in 2022—about a quarter of all deaths—and this number is expected to rise in the coming years.
Despite taking medications for my brain tumor surgery, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, I changed my lifestyle to live longer so I can cherish my family and make a positive impact in my community here in Australia.Lee Meekan, volunteer and professional property assessor
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