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Stroke Fact Sheet
Every 10 minutes someone in Australia experiences a stroke when
the blood supply to their brain is suddenly disrupted by a blocked,
broken or burst artery. There are two types of stroke: ischaemic (artery
blocked by a clot or plaque) and haemorrhagic (bleed in the brain).
This year, almost 60,000 fi rst or recurring strokes will occur with
around 20 per cent affecting people under 55. Stroke is Australia’s
second biggest killer and a leading cause of disability2 – at least
346,000 Australians have survived at least one stroke, most now live
with disability.
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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a
condition in which higher brain functions, including memory and
understanding, deteriorate.
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Diabetes Fact Sheet
Every day 275 Australians develop diabetes, making it Australia’s
fastest growing chronic disease.
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Heart Disease Fact Sheet
Cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke) accounts
for over a third of deaths in Australia.
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