This report presents a summary of the main findings from the First Nations Burden of Disease Study 2022 study, with estimates for previous years for comparison. It includes estimates for 220 diseases and injuries for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Coronary heart disease remained the leading cause of burden in 2022.

Around 66% of Australian adults are overweight or obese. This places Australia higher than average for developed countries, and rates in Australia have been climbing over recent years. This report charts a course for reform and provides several recommendations and policy options for government to consider.

This study shows multiple sclerosis (MS) costs over $3 billion annually, driven by rising prevalence. MS is a chronic, incurable neurological disease that imposes growing social and economic burdens. The report provides recommendations for government with a focus on improving care, access and research.

A fact sheet that brings together data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on how the health of males and females compares in Australia. It identifies leading causes of ill health and premature death by age group, how healthy the cohorts are, health behaviours and risk factors, and health care use.

Neurological conditions affect over 1 in 3 people worldwide. This report on neurology presents the first comprehensive global assessment of the public health response to neurological disorders under the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders (IGAP). The report offers recommendations for policymakers, IGAP partners and the global neurology community.