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flag Tamworth residents are urged to check heart health after higher rates of heart disease and related deaths.

flag Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is urging Tamworth residents to prioritize heart health after data revealed a higher prevalence of heart disease in the region, with 4.8% of residents affected—above the national average of 3%. flag Regional Australians face greater risks, being 1.3 times more likely to be hospitalized and 90% more likely to die from high blood pressure-related conditions. flag Joyce, who recently underwent a free 10-minute heart health check, highlighted elevated blood sugar levels and encouraged locals to get checked, especially those with a family history. flag The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and HCF Tamworth offered screenings measuring blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, with nearly one in three participants found to have high cholesterol and half advised to follow up with a GP.

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