The agency will lead Australia’s fight against preventable diseases through campaigns targeting obesity, along with alcohol, tobacco and other substance abuse. Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon said the agency will be critical in combating preventable diseases, which affects the lives of millions of Australians.
As part of the Gillard Government’s record $872.1 million commitment over six years towards the National Partnership Agreement on Preventive Health, the Agency will bring together some of the best expertise in Australia to gather, analyse and disseminate the latest evidence on ways to prevent chronic disease.
At present:
* Potentially avoidable diseases account for around 20 per cent of Australia’s total health care expenditure.
* More than 60 per cent of Australians aged over 18 are overweight or obese.
* More than 813,000 Australians aged 15 years and older were hospitalised for alcohol-related injury and disease between 1996 and 2005.
* Smoking kills about 15,000 Australians each year and costs Australia $31.5 billion each year.
Read or download the full Bill here.
No comments:
Post a Comment