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The Australian Red Cross provides crisis relief and care to vulnerable people.

Reducing risk factors will improve the health of Victorians more than developing cures for diseases.

Untreated rheumatic fever can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic heart disease.

Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease.

Smoking kills more Victorians every year than road accidents, alcohol and other drugs combined.

Some children acquire a heart problem after an illness in childhood, and this is called an acquired heart defect.

Diabetes and the build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood can cause serious complications if left untreated.

The following services provide specialised healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

Regular health checks can help you identify any early signs of health issues.