A University of Otago report, commissioned by The Heart of Aotearoa – Kia Manawanui Trust, warns that New Zealand’s heart healthcare system is “on the verge of collapse.” Heart disease is responsible for 5% of hospital admissions and 20% of deaths, costing the country $13.8 billion annually. Māori and Pacific peoples are disproportionately affected, dying on average 10 years earlier […]
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