The demographic profile of the ACT population is shifting towards an older profile.
This shift, along with increases in life expectancy and changes to lifestyle, will result in an increase in the number of people with age-related chronic conditions with a subsequent heavier demand for health services.
Health overview
The Australian Capital Territory Chief Health Officer's Report 2010 has been prepared to meet the requirements of the Public Health Act 1997, for the reporting period 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2008. This report provides an overview of the health of the ACT population over this period.
Many of the social factors that influence health continue to yield favourable results for the ACT compared to Australia in general. ACT residents have generally higher weekly earnings and education attainment levels than the national average, however this social and economic advantage often masks pockets of disadvantage.
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