Health in Australia

What percentage of adults were overweight or obese in 2022?

• A) 45.2%

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  B) 55.6%
  

• C) 65.8%

• D) 72.3%

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: C – 65.8% of adults were overweight or obese

2. Which age group had the highest rate of arthritis in 2022?

• A) 15–24 years

• B) 45–54 years

• C) 65–74 years

• D) 75 years and over

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: D – 48.9% of people aged 75+ had arthritis

3. What proportion of adults met the physical activity guidelines in 2022?

• A) 12.5%

• B) 23.9%

• C) 35.4%

• D) 46.9%

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: B – Only 23.9% met the guidelines

4. Which of the following is a major risk factor for multimorbidity in Australia?

• A) High income

• B) Regular exercise

• C) Poor diet

• D) Low screen time

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: C – Poor diet is a key risk factor

5. What percentage of adults exceeded the Australian Alcohol Guideline in 2022?

• A) 18.1%

• B) 26.8%

• C) 35.8%

• D) 42.4%

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: B – 26.8% of adults exceeded the guideline

1 in 4 adults consume too much alcohol

6. What percentage of adults had a waist circumference that increased their risk of disease?

• A) 52.3%

• B) 55.1%

• C) 60.9%

• D) 67.9%

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: D – 67.9% had increased risk due to waist circumference

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7. Which pair of conditions were the most common co-occurring health issues in Australia?

• A) Anxiety and depression

• B) Asthma and diabetes

• C) Heart disease and stroke

• 
  D) Obesity and arthritis

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: A – Anxiety and depression affected 9.3% of Australians.

That is 1 in 10 Australians

8. What percentage of adults were current daily smokers in 2022?

• A) 10.6%

• B) 14.4%

• C) 22.4%

• D) 35.8%

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: A – 10.6% were daily smokers

9. What is the recommended daily intake of vegetables for Australian adults?

• A) 2 servings

• B) 3 servings

• C) 5 servings

• D) 7 servings

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: C – The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend 5 servings of vegetables per day for adults.

10. Which nutrient is most commonly lacking in the diets of young Australians?

• A) Protein

• B) Iron

• C) Vitamin C

• D) Calcium

Answer explanation

✅ Correct Answer: B – Iron deficiency is common, especially among teenage girls.