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Pressure builds as stroke epidemic looms : Comments

By Erin Lalor, published 4/5/2015

Since 2002 the number of stroke survivors in Australia has more than tripled and by 2050 this number is likely to soar to more than 700,000 sufferers.

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"There are things we can all do to help protect ourselves from stroke and other chronic illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes. Simple things like being aware of and managing our blood pressure, maintaining a healthy diet, stopping smoking and heavy drinking and exercising. A simple message but one that just doesn't seem to have been heard."

There is poor coordination in government and a lot of time, effort and money is wasted.

Worst of all, there isn't the political will to do anything about it.
-Except that is, where the squeaky wheel is causing political embarrassment. Here is an example of what could be extended to the general population,

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/healthy-lifestyle-workers/toolkit#Barriers%20and%20motivating%20factors%20for%20people%20making%20healthy%20lifestyle%20choices
Posted by onthebeach, Wednesday, 6 May 2015 5:59:15 PM
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