A report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on July 9, 2026, states that 60% of Australians suffer from chronic diseases, and obesity has for the first time replaced smoking as the number one health risk. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)
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A report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on July 9, 2026, states that 60% of Australians suffer from chronic diseases, and obesity has for the first time replaced smoking as the number one health risk. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt)