Mental illness is up in young people, dementia is now the biggest killer: Australia’s health in 2026
By Fron Jackson-Webb, Deputy Editor and Senior Health Editor, The Conversation
Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, The Conversation
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026