Debate resumed on motion by Ms Hall:

That this House:

(1) notes that cardiovascular disease:

(a) is a heart, stroke and blood vessel disease;

(b) kills one Australian nearly every 11 minutes;

(c) affects more that 3.4 million Australians;

(d) prevents 1.4 million people from living a full life because of disability caused by the disease;

(e) affects one in five Australians, and two out of three families; and

(f) claimed the lives of almost 48 000 Australians (34 per cent of all deaths) in 2008—deaths that are largely preventable;

(2) notes that cardiovascular risk factors include:

(a) tobacco smoking;

(b) insufficient physical activity;

(c) poor nutrition;

(d) alcohol consumption;

(e) high blood pressure;

(f) high blood cholesterol;

(g) being overweight;

(h) having diabetes; and

(i) kidney (renal) failure;

(3) notes the importance of knowing the warning signs of heart attack:

(a) discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest;

(b) discomfort in the arms, neck, shoulders, jaw and back; and

(c) shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweat, dizziness or light headedness;

(4) notes that recognition of heart attack and early response increases cardiovascular awareness, saving lives and preventing related disability; and

(5) acknowledges that promotion of healthy eating and increased exercise will lead to healthier lifestyles and a reduction in cardiovascular disease.

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