What are the common health concerns and diseases in Australia?

Jenny-jones

I have recently completed my MS in physics from my home country India. Luckily, I have won a fully funded scholarship for PhD in a prestigious university of Australia. But I have a relatively weaker immune system. That’s why I am concerned about the common diseases in Australia. If anybody knows kindly guide me on this.

Areej-Ch

Here is the list of common health issues and diseases in Australia.

1. Chronic Diseases:

Chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of notable bad health, disability and premature death, making them an important global, national and individual health concern. Here are some of the most common chronic diseases in Australia:

· Arthritis

· Asthma

· Back problems

· Cancer

· Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

· Diabetes

· Heart, stroke and vascular disease

· Kidney disease

· Mental health conditions

· Osteoporosis.

2. Infectious Diseases:

The majority of infectious infections in Australia can be uncomfortable, but they are typically not fatal. Most common Infectious diseases in Australia are as follows:

· Influenza

· Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

· Measles

· Mumps

· Rubella

· Varicella zoster

· Hepatitis B

· Hepatitis C

· HIV

· Herpes Simplex

3. Gastrointestinal Diseases

· Botulism

· Campylobacteriosis

· Cholera

· Cryptosporidiosis

· Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

· Hepatitis A

· Hepatitis E

· Listeriosis

· Paratyphoid fever

· Salmonellosis

· Shigellosis

4. Respiratory Diseases:

The lungs and airways are impacted by respiratory disorders. People can suffer from Respiratory diseases for either a short time or a long time. Here are a few respiratory diseases that are common in Australia.

· Influenza (flu)

· Legionellosis

· Pertussis (whooping cough)

· Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

· Tuberculosis (TB)

Jennifer_Michele

The most prevalent chronic conditions experienced in Australia are:

Mental conditions – 20%: This includes everything from substance misuse and psychosis to anxiety. Sadness, bewilderment, dread, withdrawal, and difficulty sleeping could all be signs of a mental illness.

Arthritis – 12%: Arthritis affects one in eight Australians and is a disorder that appears to get worse with age. Any number of joints, including but not limited to the hands, fingers, back, neck, and even muscles, may experience swelling or pain.

Back Problems – 15%: Back discomfort affects over one in six Australians chronically and is one of the main reasons for missed workdays.

10.7% have Asthma: Although asthma is a treatable disorder that affects nearly one in nine Australians, it still causes over 400 deaths annually.

5.3% have Diabetes: When blood sugar levels rise above the normal range, the pancreas produces less insulin, which can lead to diabetes.

4.0% for heart and stroke: Back, arm, neck, jaw, or even stomach pain may be a sign of one of these conditions and should be treated right away. The strongest defense against these illnesses, which frequently cause unexpected deaths, and can be treated with routine checkups.