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.

PDF printable version of National chronic disease strategy (PDF 271 KB)

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