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	Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in Australia... Cardiovascular disease is the term used for heart, stroke and blood vessel diseases. It is the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for 34% of all deaths in Australia in 2006. Cardiovascular disease kills one Australian nearly every 10 minutes. Cardiovascular disease is one of Australia's largest health problems. Despite improvements over the last few decades, it remains one of the biggest burdens on our economy.
		Cardiovascular disease: is heart, stroke and blood vessel disease kills one Australian nearly every 10 minutes affects more than 3.5 million Australians prevents 1.4 million people from living a full life because of disability caused by the disease affects one in five Australians, and affects two out of three families claimed the lives of almost 46,000 Australians (34% of all deaths) in 2006 - deaths that are largely preventable.

		The Heart Foundation is dedicated to reducing the dreadful effects of the number of people living with, or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. In the fifty years since it was established in Australia in 1959, it has funded world-class cardiovascular research, supported health professionals in their practice, developed health promotion activities, informed and educated the public, and assisted people with cardiovascular disease. Today, the life expectancy of Australians is about ten years longer for men and nine years longer for women. By supporting Chris, Adam and Mark on their London Marathon Challenge, the Heart Foundation can continue their ground-breaking work into the future, providing Australians with the very best heart health information and funds for cutting edge.If you would like to find out more about cardiovascular disease or what the Heart Foundation does, please visit their site at www.heartfoundation.com.au.
	If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please visit our secure Heart Foundation donation page or contact us at mail@adelaidetolondon.com.