AIHW in Brief Quiz (HMS)

What is the average life expectancy in Australia as of 2023?

• 76.5 years

• 81.2 years

• 84.4 years

• 78.9 years

Which disease group contributes the most to the burden of disease in Australia?

• Cancer

• Cardiovascular disease

• Mental and substance use disorders

• Musculoskeletal conditions

How many years of healthy life were lost due to disease and injury in Australia in 2023?

• 1 million

• 2.6 million

• 3.9 million

• 5 million

What is the leading cause of death in Australia? (2024 ABS)

• Stroke

• Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease

• Lung cancer

• Coronary heart disease

What proportion of Australians report having at least one chronic condition?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

Health expenditure in Australia is decreasing year by year.

• True

• False

Which group experiences the highest burden of disease?

• Males aged 15–24

• People in remote areas

• People in major cities

• Australians over 80

What is a ‘burden of disease’ measured in?

• Mortality rates

• DALYs

• GDP

• Medicare costs

What is a DALY?

• A cost per treatment

• A type of cancer

• A measure of years lost to disease, disability or death

• A government agency

What is the most common mental illness contributing to burden of disease?

• Depression

• Schizophrenia

• Anxiety

• Bipolar disorder