Australians generally healthy - National report card

Australians are generally healthy, with the majority feeling positive about their quality of life, according to the latest national report card on health released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.


But most Australians also have at least one health risk factor that is likely to contribute to poorer future health, according to Australia’s health 2012. The report brings together the latest statistics and information on health.

Australia’s health 2012 shows that all Australians have at least one risk factor for poor health, and about 1-in-7 people have five or more risk factors. The most common combination of risks was inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption with insufficient physical activity.