Only half of women recognise stroke and heart disease symptoms, survey finds

The Ipsos poll also found that 41% of women have spoken to a healthcare professional about their heart health within the last year — but 28% have never done so. File picture

Only half of women recognise the symptoms of heart disease and stroke, according to new research which also shows 28% have never had a heart health check.

The national Ipsos survey also found 70% of the public believe women are more likely to contract breast cancer than heart disease or a stroke — despite statistics showing they are six times more likely to die from both conditions.