Premature deaths of Shane Warne and Kimberley Kitching puts spotlight on heart health

There has been an increase in people getting a heart check following the high profile deaths of cricketer Shane Warne and Labor senator Kimberley Kitching, both at the age of 52.

Chronic heart disease impacts about 30 per cent of the population. Credit: SBS News

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, claiming the lives of 50 Australians per day.