In 2022, Australians lost 5.5 million years of healthy life due to:
- ‘Living with illness’ (non-fatal) – 52% of total burden
- ‘Dying prematurely’ (fatal) – 48% of total burden
In 2022, the 5 disease groups causing the most burden were:
- Cancer
- Musculoskeletal conditions – Low-back pain was No.1 in this group
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Mental health conditions & substance use
- Neurological conditions.
Together these 5 disease groups accounted for around two-thirds (62%) of the total burden, 3.4 million healthy life years lost.
Source – https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/health-conditions-disability-deaths/burden-of-disease/overview