The National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 (NPHS) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians through prevention. The National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032 is a framework for action to prevent, reduce and treat overweight and obesity. This report monitors progress against the targets set out in the strategies. It uses the latest available data to provide a mid-point assessment of how Australia is tracking, with a focus on trends and inequalities.
- Cat. no: PHE 349
Key findings
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In 2022, 10.6% of adults aged 18 and over smoked daily, a decrease from 13.8% in 2017–18
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In 2022, 3 in 10 (32%) adults were obese, remaining stable since 2017–18 (31%)
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In 2022, daily average consumption of fruit decreased in all age groups since 2017–18
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In 2022–2023, the proportion of people aged 14+ with recent illicit drug use increased to 17.9% from 16.4% in 2019