Chronic disease

National chronic disease strategy

The national chronic disease strategy provides an overarching framework of national direction for improving chronic disease prevention and care across Australia.

The strategy is a nationally agreed agenda to encourage coordinated action in response to the growing impact of chronic disease on the health of Australians and the health care system.

National chronic disease strategy (PDF 271 KB)

If you are unable to download the PDF document, you can order a hard copy from National Mailing and Marketing on (02) 6269 1080 or health@nationalmailing.com.au (publication code CDM10).



Page last reviewed: 31 March 2011




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