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How Australia's health is changing, what we're living with, and what it costs to manage it.
85 years
A girl born in Australia today can expect to live to 85. A boy, to 81.
91% of disease burden
91% of the illness Australians live with is ongoing and long-term. We're living longer, but not necessarily healthier.

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