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Women don't get the treatment they need after a heart attack

Jill Margo

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 was a senior writer at The Australian Financial Review.

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