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May focus - Heart health

Overview

online community engagement

One in 5 deaths in the ACT is caused by cardiovascular disease. During Heart Week (5-11 May) we’re launching our survey to hear from you about your experiences with your heart health and the primary health system. Is it easy to access a 20-minute health check with your GP? Do you know how to find and use a life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED)? Does your health professional talk with you about lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease?

  • Heart Health Survey

    Take this survey to help us understand what is working well and identify possible gaps in the health care system for heart health. Survey results can also help shape future delivery of care. 

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Heart-healthy resources

Blood pressure and your heart

Blood pressure and your heart

Learn how blood pressure affects your heart health. 

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Book a Heart Health Check

Book a Heart Health Check

A Heart Health Check with your GP will help you understand your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years and what you can do to prevent it. 

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Heart Age Calculator

Heart Age Calculator

The Heart Foundation’s Heart Age Calculator estimates your heart age based on your inputs and compares to your actual age. 

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Heart health facts

Around 500 people in the ACT die from cardiovascular disease each year. 

Many cases of cardiovascular disease are largely preventable. 

Eligible people can get a Medicare-subsidised 20-minute Heart Health Check with their GP. 

One in 5 deaths in the ACT is caused by cardiovascular disease. 

About 38% of the chronic disease burden in Australia could be avoided if modifiable risk factors are reduced. 

Capital Health Network acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.