Evidence for chronic disease risk factors
Web report
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Topic: Chronic disease
Citation
AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2016) Evidence for chronic disease risk factors, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 27 June 2026.
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This report presents a conceptual framework of the pathways involved in the health of individuals and the population; known as determinants of health. It expands on the concept of risk factors and presents a matrix showing the relationship between selected chronic diseases and their known behavioural and biomedical risk factors.
- Cat. no: WEB 166
Findings from this report:
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Tobacco smoking, obesity & excessive alcohol consumption increase the likelihood of developing numerous chronic diseases
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Insufficient physical activity, dietary risks and high blood pressure are also key chronic disease risk factors