The prevalence of chronic conditions
Figure 1: Standardised prevalence ratios for selected chronic disease outside Major cities, 2004-05
Shading indicates results are not significantly different to Major cities.
Source: AIHW analysis of ABS National Health Survey 2004-05.
People living outside Major cities were more likely to report asthma, lung disease and arthritis, and less likely to report osteoporosis than those living in Major cities. Rates of diabetes, cerebrovascular disease and coronary heart disease were generally similar across all areas.
These estimates are based on data self-reported in the National Health Survey.
For more detailed statistics on health status see Rural, regional and remote health: indicators of health status and determinants of health.