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- Skin cancer - risk factors
The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.
- Heart health check - learn the risk factors (video)
Heart disease affects both women and men. Cardiologist Cathie Coleman from St Vincent's Hospital explains the risk factors for heart disease and what actions you can take to lower your risks.
- Heart disease - know and manage your risk factors (video)
Over 700,000 Australian's are currently living with coronary heart disease. There are actions you can take to help prevent heart disease and to manage your life after a heart attack.
- Dementia - reducing your risk
Adopting a 'brain healthy' lifestyle may reduce your risk of dementia in later life.
- Dementia - Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in Australia, accounting for about two thirds of cases.
- Cancer and heredity
Latest research suggests that most cancers are caused by environmental rather than genetic factors.
- Stroke risk and prevention
Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- Disease clusters
Disease clusters are rare but can cause community concern about the possible effects of exposure to environmental hazards.
- Women and stroke
Stroke is the second biggest killer of Australian women and kills more women than breast cancer.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).