US EditionThree Years After His Death, Cricketer Shane Warne’s Legacy Lives on with Heart Health Checks
The Shane Warne Legacy has reached 300 communities, finding nearly 70% of people screened have uncontrolled heart disease risk factors, highlighting the need for accessible health checks.
- Over 76,000 people were analysed in the Shane Warne Legacy Health Check, which reached 300 communities and included screenings at the Boxing Day Test last year.
- Following his sudden death from a heart attack in Thailand, Shane Warne, Australian cricket legend, died in 2022 at age 52, prompting the Shane Warne Legacy to raise awareness of heart health.
- Risk factors for heart disease include elevated blood pressure, being overweight or obese and smoking, with nearly 70 per cent of Australians screened having at least one uncontrolled risk factor in the past year.
- Researchers noted rural areas faced greater health risks and higher diabetes rates, highlighting the need for accessible screening nationwide.
- Experts agreed the initiative demonstrates the value of combining data and outreach, with Professor Stephen Nicholls saying `This study shows us what’s possible when you combine evidence-based screening with strong public engagement` and Dr Sean Tan adding the programs help people treat problems early.
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A campaign launched in memory of Shane Warne has helped uncover risk factors for heart disease in seven out of 10 Australians tested, a study has confirmed.The Australian cricket legend died suddenly in Thailand in 2022 from a heart attack, with Shane Warne Legacy founded to create awareness of heart health.A study led by Monash University analysed over 76,000 people in Australia, with the Shane Warne Legacy Health Check reaching 300 communities…
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