Heart disease and stroke account for almost 30% of all deaths in Australia. The Australian government has introduced a new Heart Health Check which can be completed by your GP. The aim of this check is to identify the development or risk of Cardiovascular disease at an early stage to enable more timely and appropriate medical intervention. Adults over 45 (30 and above for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons) with no existing CVD may be eligible to have this check. Speak to your doctor for more information or to make an appointment.