Heart attack survival depends on postcode, says study

A study by the University of Leicester has found that a person’s chances of surviving a heart attack can depend on which postcode they live in.

The study – which was looking into the link between hypertension and heart attacks – found that you were more likely to die from a heart attack if you lived in a deprived area.

Those involved with the study have pointed out that effect hypertension detection could do a lot to reduce people’s risk of heart attacks.

Professor Richard Baker, one of the co-authors and Director of the CLAHRC said: “This would provide an example for other parts of the country, and other countries, on what can be achieved through simple, low cost measures.