Almost 1 in 2 Australians Had One Chronic Health Issue During the Pandemic

Breathwork facilitates a slowing down of automatic patterns, like bad eating habits, so you can take back control. Yolya Ilyasova/Shutterstock

Almost half of Australians reported having at least one chronic health condition during the pandemic, the most common one being mental health or behavioural issues, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The latest figures offered insight into the health of Australians, including physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.