It is almost an article of faith that Australian women are better at looking after their health than men, but the reverse is true when it comes to looking after their hearts.
While women are less likely to recognise their symptoms, they are also less likely to attend rehabilitation after a heart attack, take their medication regularly or make changes necessary for good health.
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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com
