Chronic and mental health conditions increasingly affect Australians, with dementia now the leading cause of death

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Chronic and mental health conditions are increasingly impacting Australians, with dementia now the leading cause of death. The AIHW's Australia's Health 2026 report reveals 61% of Australians lived with at least one chronic condition in 2022, contributing significantly to the national disease burden. Despite these trends, overall health outcomes and cancer survival rates continue to improve nationwide.


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