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Census shows mental ill-health most common diagnosed chronic illness in Australia

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Mental illness has become the most common diagnosed chronic illness in the country. That's according to the latest Census data, which collected information on mental health for the first time.


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By Massilia Aili

Presented by Yuko Kamimura

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Mental illness has become the most common diagnosed chronic illness in the country. That's according to the latest Census data, which collected information on mental health for the first time.


More than two-point-two million people said they have a mental health condition – that’s more than those who reported having arthritis or asthma.

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