Overview

Men and women have distinct health and welfare needs and concerns related to their gender and biological sex. This is illustrated by different rates of injury, illness and mortality; different attitudes towards health and other risks; the way each group uses health services; and differences in their health outcomes and wellbeing.

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Latest findings

40% of disease burden among males could have been prevented by avoiding or reducing exposure to certain risk factors

49% of Australian males have 1 or more of 10 selected chronic conditions, in 2020–21

43% of Australian males experienced a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime

34% of disease burden among females could have been prevented by avoiding or reducing exposure to certain risk factors

56% of Australian females have 1 or more of 10 selected chronic conditions, in 2020–21

21% of females reported having an anxiety disorder in the previous 12 months, in 2020–21

More reports and statistics on women can be found under Mothers & babies.