Australian-born population more likely to suffer from chronic illness than most migrants, report finds

The health data takes into account the cultural differences of more than 7 million people living in Australia who were born overseas. (AAP: Dean Lewins)

People born in Australia from English-speaking backgrounds are more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions than the country's migrant population, according to a new government report.  

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) analysed new data collected from the 2021 Census to build a more complete picture of the health of 7 million people living in Australia who were born overseas.