Australia's life expectancy increases, but chronic diseases strain healthcare system, with First Nations infant and child death rates unchanged.
Australia leads in health, with life expectancy increasing 40% since the start of the 20th century, ranking 4th globally. However, the report reveals that Australians are living longer but are spending more time battling health conditions. Rising chronic diseases are placing more pressure on the healthcare system. Life expectancy for both men and women has dropped by 0.1 years, but remains 0.3 years above pre-pandemic levels. First Nations infant and child death rates have not improved in the past decade.
July 01, 2024
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