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12 December 2018
Chronic conditions
47% of Australians had one or more chronic conditions.
Over the last decade the prevalence of chronic conditions increased (from 42%).
Females aged 15 years and over were more likely than males to have a chronic condition (57% compared to 51%).
The prevalence of chronic conditions increased with age.
Reference period
2017-18 financial year
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