Burden from chronic disease
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Injury as a chronic health issue in Australia (15 September 2008) (publication)
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Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants 2008 (27 February 2008) (media release and publication)
Chronic diseases and associated risk factors in Australia, 2006 (16 November 2006) (media release and publication)
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Chronic diseases and are a major health concern in Australia. The burden associated with chronic disease (to individuals and their families), and to the Australian community is large. In 2003, cancer and cardiovascular were the two leading causes of the burden of disease in 2003 (see figure below).
Burden (DALYs) by broad cause group, proportions of total, Australia, 2003
More information about the burden of disease in Australia.