We’re expected to live about 33 years longer than people born in 1890. Our life expectancy at birth has increased greatly over the last century.
In 2014–15, more than 4 in 5 Australians aged 15 and over rated their health as ‘excellent’, ‘very good’, or ‘good’. When asked about our own health, most of us think we’re doing well. interventions-things we do to improve our health or to prevent ill health, such as being immunised against diseases or visiting a doctor or hospital when we are unwell.įind out more: Chapter 1.1 ‘What is health?’, 4.1 ‘Impacts of the natural environment on health’, 4.2 ‘Social determinants of health’ and 4.3 ‘Health literacy’ in Australia’s health 2018.determinants-the many, interrelated factors that influence our health.Our health and wellbeing can be influenced by many things, but generally depend on two main aspects: Health is more than the presence or absence of disease it incorporates our physical, mental and social wellbeing. Good health is important-it influences not just how we feel, but how we go about our everyday lives. Many of these chronic conditions are linked to lifestyle factors such as overweight and obesity, insufficient physical activity, tobacco smoking and alcohol use but there are signs of positive behaviour changes, particularly among young Australians. Chronic conditions are Australia’s leading cause of ill health and have serious implications for the health system.
Australians are living longer than ever before, but half of us are living with at least one chronic condition, which can affect the quality of our lives, as well as those of our families and carers.
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