13/01/2026
Heart disease can occur 10 to 20 years earlier among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples compared with non-Indigenous Australians.
Reducing your risk of heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making changes to live a healthier life. To know your risk of heart disease, it's important to get a regular health check with your doctor or health service.
Book a Heart Health Check with your GP and discuss how you can reduce your risk.
Resource:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Bundles/Your-heart/aboriginal-health-risk-of-heart-disease