Australians living longer but facing growing chronic disease burden
Australia's latest health report reveals that while life expectancy has reached 81 years for men and 85 for women, chronic diseases are on the rise. Over 60% of Australians now live with at least one chronic condition, and dementia is the leading cause of death, increasing by 39%. Obesity has surpassed smoking as the nation's biggest health.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 13:09 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 13:10 UTC
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