While 1 in 2 Australians live with an ongoing medical condition, most continue to believe they are ultimately responsible for their own health. Fewer report having been diagnosed with a mental health illness or disorder, but more want professional help. Almost 1 in 2 of us rate our mental & emotional health very positively but this falls to just 1 in 5 among young people.  

While Australians scored their physical health a little better, there remains notable disparities by income. Encouragingly, the number of us who report prioritising our health continues to grow, with over 4 in 10 identifying as having a strong preventative health mindset. Australians identified 2 key preventative healthcare measures – good quality sleep and eating a healthy diet. You can find out more by reading the report. 

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2024-25 NAB Health Insights (Part 1) – health practitioners through the eyes of patients. 

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