Culture has a varied impact on Australians' health, report

Chronic disease continues to be the major cause of death among middle-aged and older Australians.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) says chronic disease affects people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, those living in rural and remote areas, indigenous Australians and men, more than the rest of the population. Source: Press Association

When the results of the 2021 Census were released, it painted a picture of the health of Australians by offering data for the first time on ten chronic health conditions. A new report suggests some culturally and linguistically diverse communities are affected by illness more than others.



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