Changes in life expectancy and disability in Australia 1998 to 2009

This report shows that older Australians are living longer and, on average, getting more years of life without severe or profound limitation in basic daily activities. On the other hand, the ageing of the Australian population and increasing longevity are leading to a greater number of older people with disability and severe or profound activity limitation.

ISBN 978-1-74249-370-1; Cat. no. AUS 166; 27pp.; $18