Report No.19 turns the spotlight on Australians’ health, which is particularly timely in view of the latest Federal Budget promising an increase to the retirement age, changes to the unemployment benefits, an end to free doctor visits and changes to Medicare. In conjunction with Alere, Roy Morgan Research developed the Alere Wellness Index, which tracks Australians’ health across seven metrics: nutrition, exercise and fitness, BMI, alcohol consumption, smoking rates, medical issues and mental health. This Spotlight reveals how Australians fare across these categories, and examines some unexpected impacts of age, socio-economic status, geography, employment and attitude on aspects of wellbeing. The questions raised and explored in this Spotlight will give policy-makers, health organisations, insurers, pharmaceutical companies and medical practitioners insight into the real-world balancing act that constitutes today’s healthy lifestyle - and which Australians are falling behind.

2. State of the Nation
Australia
Spotlight on Health
9th July 2014

3. Discover your edge
Consumer confidence
105.1
Confidence
Business Confidence is 108.1

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Australia nowhere near as
confident as Asian neighbours
Australasian Consumer Confidence
ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence shows Australia behind Indonesia 157.6, China 147.0 & New Zealand 131.9

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence
June 2014 - monthly Australasian confidence
Source: Roy Morgan Research; Monthly data
157.6
147.0
131.9
105.1
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
Indonesia China New Zealand Australia

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Unemployment at 10.6%
is far too high
Employment
2.5 million Australians unemployed or under-employed. Young people hit hardest

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Level of Workforce Unemployment
Source: Roy Morgan Research; Monthly data
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics; Monthly data
9.4%
10.6
6.9%
5.8
7.3%
5.9
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2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
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ABS Original (May14)

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Unemployment by Age
Base: Australian population aged 14+ in the workforce
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
8.7%
14.1%
5.6%
4.7%
4.4%0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
%workforceunemployedineachagegroup
Total 14+ 10.7%
14-29 17.0%
30-44
9.2%
45-59
7.9%
60 and over
7.6%

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Australians’Voting Intention
Base: Australian electors aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research Multi-Mode Survey, June 21/22 – 28/29, 2014
42.5% 57.5%
Government Confidence 95.5 pts
vs.

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Economic Issues continue to
worry Australians
Issues
42% say economic issues are the most important issues facing Australia – Economy, economic problems,
interest rates, unemployment, the Federal Budget, cost of living etc.

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Most Important Issues Facing Australia
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; Nation-wide telephone poll, February 4-6, 2014 (n = 664)
4%
Religion/
Immigration/
Human Rights
9%
14%
Economic
Issues 42%
9% Politics &
Leadership
18%4%
Social Issues
12%
0
20
40
60
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Society
State of the Nation 2014
The Key Areas of Change

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7.6 million aged 50 plus
3.4 million aged 65 plus
Over 23 million Australians
Australia’s population is growing and ageing
Base: Australian population aged 0+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

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Australia’s Population Society
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
18,711,300
15,000,000
17,500,000
20,000,000
22,500,000
25,000,000
(+24.6%)
23,319,400

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Australia’s Population by Age Society
Base: Australian population aged 0+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
19.8%
15.7%
15.5%
22.4%
14.4%
12.1%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
25 - 34 14.6%
14 - 24 14.7%
35 - 49 20.5%
50 - 64 18.1%
0 - 13 17.7%
65 and over 14.4%

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Marriage is now the minority
Marital status and children
48% of Australians aged 14 plus are now married (down from 56% in 1998) and almost 2 in 3 live in a house with no children

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Marital Status Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
25.6%
56.0%
13.9%
4.5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Jun
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Single 25.9%
Married 48.4%
De Facto Relationship 9.4%
Other 16.2%

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Children in the Household Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
60.6%
39.4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Jun
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Jun
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No Children in HH 64.0%
Total have Children in HH 36.0%

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We are increasingly open-minded
& socially progressive
Social views
58% support homosexual couples adopting children, and
40% agree ‘computers and technology give me more control over my life’

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Progressive Views Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
32.1%
28.2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Jun
98
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Progressive viewpoint on social
issues and social trends
39.7%
Attracted to new things and new ideas 37.8%

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Progressive Attitudes Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
23.2%
32.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Jun
98
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Homosexual couples should be allowed to adopt children
57.8%
Computers and technology give me more control over my life
40.5%

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Growth of food and café
culture
Food
More television programs and magazines dedicated to food and cooking than ever before. Eating patterns in a turmoil.

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Attitudes toward Food Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
42.1%
48.6%
59.0%
56.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Jun
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I'm eating less red meat these days 52.4%
I try to buy additive free food 47.9%
I won't buy genetically
modified food if I can help it 52.7%
Taste is more important than ingredients 47.9%

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Fruit & Vegetable Consumption
(in an average 7 day period)
Society
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
81.3%
83.5%
75.2%
76.8%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Ate fresh vegetables
Ate fresh fruit

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Alcohol consumption continues to
decline in Australia
Alcohol
Cider is the only alcohol showing an increase

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Alcohol Consumption (in an average 4 week period) Society
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
73.7%
48.9%
41.3%
14.2%
26.6%
2.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Jun
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Beer 38.8%
Spirits
45.0%
Total Drunk Alcohol
26.9%
Wine
70.1%
Cider 11.1%
RTD 11.8%

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Smoking continues to decline
in Australia
Smoking
Smoking bans, anti-smoking campaigns, excise/tax increases and plain packaging
have all contributed.

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Smoking Incidence Society
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
21.8%
6.6%
0.4%
1.5%
25.0%
0%
10%
20%
30%
Jun
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Roll Your Own Cigarettes 6.3%
Cigars 0.7%
Pipe
15.2%
Total Smokers
0.4%
Factory Made Cigarettes
18.7%

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Organised sport is in decline
but exercise is on the increase
Activities
More e-activities than ever with increasing availability of digital entertainment and
engagement to suit all .

30. Discover your edge
Sport & Exercise Participation Society
Base: Australian population aged 14+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
32.0%
38.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
Jun
98
Jun
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Played a sport 24.0%
Did some formal exercise (e.g. gym, aerobics, running, cycling, etc.) 48.5%

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Medical
Large numbers of Australians have health problems – many of which are modifiable by
lifestyle factors

32. Discover your edge
13.2 million Australians
have problems with bones, joints
or muscles
Medical
Back pain (39%), Muscular aches and pains (33%), Knee pain (24%), Shoulder pain (21%), Leg
cramps (21%), Arthritis (20%), Osteoarthritis (8%), Spinal disorders (4%), Tennis elbow (4%),
Carpal tunnel syndrome (3%), Tendonitis (3%), Muscular weakness (3%), Gout/joint
inflammation (3%), Fracture/broken bone (3%), Scoliosis (3%), Osteoporosis (2%), Rheumatoid
Arthritis (2%), Rheumatism (1%), Muscular dystrophy, Rickets

33. Discover your edge
13.1 million Australians
have colds, flu or allergies
Medical
Cold (50%), Hay fever (27%), Flu (22%), Dust allergies (11%), Pollen allergies (9%),
Food allergies (5%), Bee stings (3%), Pet allergies (3%), Mould allergies (2%)

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10.5 million Australians
had ear, nose or throat problems
in the last 12 months
Medical
Sore throat (32%), Nasal congestion (18%), Sinus problems (14%), Dizziness & vertigo
(9%), Hearing loss (8%), Tinutis (6%), Ear infections (6%), Sinusitis (6%), Motion
sickness (5%), Tonsillitis (3%), Nasal dysfunction (1%), Oral thrush

35. Discover your edge
9.3 million Australians
had digestive system problems
in the last 12 months
Medical
Acid reflux (17%), Diarrhoea (16%), Heartburn (10%), Indigestion (10%), Nausea (9%),
Gas/bloating (9%), Constipation (9%), Obesity (8%), Bowel problems (8%), Haemorrhoids (6%),
Digestive problems (5%), Irritable bowel syndrome (5%), Lactose intolerance (3%), Diverticulitis
(2%), Intestinal pain (2%), Hernia (2%), Ulcers (2%), Liver problems (1%), Gall stones (1%),
Coeliac Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Colitis, Intestinal cystitis, Colic, Malnutrition, Cirrhosis,
Malabsorption syndrome, Jaundice

36. Discover your edge
8.9 million Australians
had problems with lungs or
breathing in the last 12 months.
Medical
Hay fever (27%), Snoring (19%), Asthma (11%), Sleep apnoea (5%), Bronchitis (3%),
Excess mucus (2%), Respiratory problems (2%), Pneumonia (1%), Emphysema (1%),
Chronic obstructive pulmonary (1%), Lung disease, Croup, Pulmonary embolism,
Tuberculosis, Cystic fibrosis

37. Discover your edge
8.6 million Australians had
problems with skin, hair or nails in
the last 12 months.
Medical
Dry skin & itching (15%), Dandruff (12%), Acne (9%), Dermatitis/eczema (8%), Hair
loss (7%), Toenail fungus (5%), Athlete’s foot (5%), Skin rash (5%), Warts (4%),
Psoriasis (3%), Skin disorders (2%), Rosacea (1%), Ringworm (1%), Folliculitis,
Impetigo, Fever blisters, Scleroderma

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6.4 million Australians had
mental health problem in the last
12 months.
Medical
Stress (24%), Anxiety (15%), Depression (14%), Panic attack (5%), Obsessive
compulsive (2%), Mood disorder (1%), Attention deficit disorder (1%), Bipolar (1%),
Autism (1%), Schizophrenia

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5.7 million had mouth or teeth
problems in the last 12 months.
Medical
Sensitive teeth (14%), Tooth decay (14%), Gum problems (5%), Canker sores/mouth
ulcers (4%), Coated tongue (2%), TMJ Syndrome (1%),

40. Discover your edge
5.1 million Australians had heart
or circulation problems in the
last 12 months.
Medical
High blood pressure (15%), Cholesterol problems (7%), Varicose veins (4%), Irregular
heartbeat (4%), Low blood pressure (3%), Heart disease (1%), Circulatory problems
(1%), Cardiovascular disease (1%), Angina (1%), Oedema (1%), Heart attack (1%),
Raynaud’s Disease (1%), Deep vein thrombosis, Stroke, Stenosis – Cardiac,
Arteriosclerosis, Vasculitis, Rheumatic fever

41. Discover your edge
4.8 million Australians had
reproductive problems in the
last 12 months.
Medical
Low sex drive (10%), Hot flushes (6%), PMS (5%), Vaginal yeast infection (3%),
Menstrual problems (3%), Menopause problems (3%), Erectile dysfunction (2%),
Pregnancy (2%), Ovarian cysts (1%), Gynaecological problems (1%), Impotence (1%),
Endometriosis (1%), Infertility (1%) Fibroids (1%), Vaginitis

42. Discover your edge
4.6 million Australians had
brain or nervous system
problems in the last 12 months.
Medical
Migraine headaches (10%), Frequent headaches (8%), Tingling sensations (6%),
Memory problems (6%), Nerve damage (2%), Face pain (1%), Chronic fatigue
syndrome (1%), Fibromyalgia (1%), Epilepsy (1%), Neuralgia (1%), Mini stroke (1%),
Neuropathy (1%), Spinal stenosis, Stroke, Cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple
Sclerosis, Motor neurone disease, Alzheimer’s, Meningitis, Neuritis

43. Discover your edge
4.0 million Australians had
problems with eyes or vision in
the last 12 months.
Medical
Vision problems (14%), Puffy eyes (4%), Cataracts (3%), Conjunctivitis (2%), Glaucoma
(1%), Macular degeneration (1%),

44. Discover your edge
3.2 million Australians had
problems with infection in the
last 12 months.
Medical
Cold sores (9%), Viruses (5%), Fungal infections (2%), Shingles (1%), Abscesses/boils
and carbuncles (1%), Genital herpes (1%), Frequent infection (1%), Hepatitis C,
Candidiasis, Glandular fever, Sexually transmitted diseases, Parasites, Hepatitis B, HIV,
Hepatitis A, Polio, Lyme Disease, Legionnaires’ Disease, AIDS

45. Discover your edge
2.5 million Australians had blood
related problems in the last 12
months.
Medical
Bruise easily (8%), Anaemia/iron deficiency (7%), Haemochromatosis (1%),
Haemophilia

46. Discover your edge
2.2 million had diabetes or
other endocrine system
problems in the last 12 months.
Medical
Total Diabetes (6%), Thyroid problems (4%), Diabetes Type 2 – treated with tablets
(3%), Diabetes Type 2 – treated with diet (2%), Hormone imbalance (2%), Diabetes
Type 2 – treated with insulin (1%), Hypoglycaemia/low blood sugar (1%), Diabetes
Type 1 (1%), Adrenal disorders, Sjogren’s disease, Diabetes – unspecified, Cushing’s
disease

47. Discover your edge
2.1 million had kidney and
urinary system problems in the
last 12 months.
Medical
Urinary tract infections (4%), Bladder problems (3%), Incontinence (2%), Prostate
enlargement (2%), Urinary problems (2%), Kidney disorders/renal problems (1%),
Kidney stones (1%), Colic/renal

48. Discover your edge
1.4 million Australians had some
form of cancer in the last 12
months.
Medical
Cancer – skin/non-melanoma (5%), Cancer – skin /melanoma (1%), Cancer – other
(1%), Cancer – prostate (1%), Cancer – breast (1%), Cancer – bowel/colon, Leukemia,
Tumours (malignant), Cancer – lung, Cancer – ovarian, Hodgkin’s disease, Sarcoidosis,
Cancer - testicular

49. Discover your edge
1.2 million Australians had
behavioural problems in the
last 12 months.
Medical
Binge drinking (4%), Binge eating (3%), Bulimia, Anorexia

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Treatments are improving but
Preventions are lagging
Medical
Of almost 250 conditions tracked , just over a third show improvement since 2007.

51. Discover your edge
81% of Australians feel well
and in good health
Feeling well
Some illnesses and conditions really make us feel unwell

52. Discover your edge
Top 15 Illnesses proportion of sufferers who do not feel well
Base: Australians aged 18+ who disagreed with the statement “I’m feeling well and in good health”
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
41.0%
41.6%
41.8%
42.9%
43.4%
43.8%
43.9%
46.5%
46.6%
46.9%
47.0%
53.3%
53.6%
55.3%
62.2%
17.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Diabetes Type 2 - Treated With Insulin
Neuralgia
Obesity
Respiratory Problems
Kidney Disorders/Renal Problems
Nerve Damage
Mood Disorder (not depression or bipolar)
Neuropathy
Muscular Weakness
Liver Problems
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Frequent Infection
Fibromyalgia
Lung Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Disagree - "I'm feeling well and in good health"

53. Discover your edge
Wellness
Health of the Nation - Health is multifaceted and complicated
In 2012 Roy Morgan and Alere worked together to create an index of Wellness.

54. Discover your edge
Current data is inadequate
Why the Alere Wellness Index?
Current data is: outdated; delayed; infrequent; limited scope; limited
drill down and lacks continuity

55. Discover your edge
The Process
Select Database
Weight sub-indices for
Alere Wellness Index* calc
Select Questions for
Sub-Indices
Interview
Weight
Responses
Map to Bell Curve
(100:15)
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research

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The Birth of the Alere Wellness Index*
AWI
1. Nutrition Index
2. Activity Index
3. Psych Index
4. Smoking Index
5. Alcohol Index
6. Medical Index
7. BMI Index
AWI
1. Nutrition Index
2. Activity Index
3. Psych Index
4. Smoking Index
5. Alcohol Index
6. Medical Index
7. BMI Index
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research

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The AlereWellness Index* Factors
• Alcohol – 3 Factors
• Amount and type, short/long term consumption
• Smoking – 1 Factor
• Daily number smoked
• Medical – 53 Factors
• Chronic conditions, self reported health,
• BMI – 2 Factors
• Height and Weight
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research

58. Discover your edge
The AlereWellness Index* Factors
5. Exercise/Activity – 11 Factors
• Frequency/intensity of formal and informal exercise
6. Psychological Wellbeing – 5 Factors
• Job/life satisfaction, stress/anxiety/depression, sleep
7. Nutritional Health – 18 Factors
• Fruit, veg, fish, fast food, soft drinks, indulgences etc.
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research

59. Discover your edge
TheWellness of Australia is
improving.
Wellness
From a base of 100 in 2007, Australia now scores 101.47 on the Alere Wellness Index*
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research

60. Discover your edge
Alere Wellness Index*
7 year trend
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
100
101.47
99
100
101
102
103
Dec07
Mar08
Jun08
Sep08
Dec08
Mar09
Jun09
Sep09
Dec09
Mar10
Jun10
Sep10
Dec10
Mar11
Jun11
Sep11
Dec11
Mar12
Jun12
Sep12
Dec12
Mar13
Jun13
Sep13
Dec13
Mar14
Better
Health

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Wellness of the nation is
‘patchy’
Wellness: issues and drivers
Not everyone is equally well; and there are some worrying signs in the sub-indices

62. Discover your edge
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
101.5
102.7
99.5
102.0
101.0
105.8
104.2
101.2
98.6
100.0
107.0
103.1
101.8
98.3
95.7
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Areas
Men Women Under
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25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
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Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Alere Wellness Index* Demographics
NationalWellness Index: 101.5

63. Discover your edge
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
AlereWellness Index* Demographics
National Wellness Index: 101.5
TOTAL Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
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AB C D E FG

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AlereWellness Index* Sub-Indices
7 year trends
*Powered by Roy Morgan Research
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
Alcohol Health
101.36
Nutrition Health
101.35
Activity Health
101.20
Medical Health
100.63
Smoking Health
101.80
BMI Health
99.55
Psych Health
99.08
98.0
99.0
100.0
101.0
102.0
Dec07
Mar08
Jun08
Sep08
Dec08
Mar09
Jun09
Sep09
Dec09
Mar10
Jun10
Sep10
Dec10
Mar11
Jun11
Sep11
Dec11
Mar12
Jun12
Sep12
Dec12
Mar13
Jun13
Sep13
Dec13
Mar14
Better
Health
Worse
Health

65. Discover your edge
Focus on two critical Sub-Indices
BMI and Psychological Health
are in decline
Every Sub-Index has a story
We provide a demographic snapshot of each Sub-Index

66. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
Nutrition Health Demographics
National Nutrition Health: 101.35
101.08101.80 100.03
102.63
95.59
97.49 98.35
103.42
110.62
101.44
100.43100.80
101.15
103.21
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status

67. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
101.57
100.59
102.25
100.18
101.52102.09
103.41
100.57
97.75
107.27
103.00
100.74
98.41
95.03
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Activity Health Demographics
National Activity Health: 101.20

68. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
101.65
100.89
97.91
104.70 104.34
102.94
101.08
99.24
100.87
98.67
100.40
101.41
102.47
104.61
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Alcohol Health Demographics
National Alcohol Health: 101.36

69. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
101.66
98.94
102.69
98.63
106.90
105.29
102.16
97.86
93.16
102.73
101.06
101.91
99.63
97.10
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Medical Health Demographics
National Medical Health: 100.63

70. Discover your edge
180 thousand tonnes overweight
& gaining 5,000 tonnes per year
Australia’s excess weight
Over 11 million Australians are now overweight by an average 16.5kgs each

71. Discover your edge
Body Mass Index (BMI) Society
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
2.4%
40.3%
33.9%
23.4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Jun
98
Jun
99
Jun
00
Jun
01
Jun
02
Jun
03
Jun
04
Jun
05
Jun
06
Jun
07
Jun
08
Jun
09
Jun
10
Jun
11
Jun
12
Jun
13
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Acceptable weight 36.4%
Underweight 2.8%
Overweight 33.4%
Obese 27.4%

72. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
100.75
97.57
98.57
100.50
107.49
103.15
98.08
96.01
97.26
101.48
100.78
99.76
97.99 97.09
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
BMI Health Demographics
National BMI Health: 99.55

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Being overweight/obese
correlates negatively with feeling
well and in good health
BMI Health Sub-Index

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“I’m feeling well and in good health”(81%)
BMI and smoking incidence of people who agree with the statement
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
87.1%
82.9%
74.2%
64.9%
50.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Acceptable
Weight
BMI: 19<25
Over
Weight
BMI: 25<30
Moderate
Obesity
BMI: 30<35
Severe
Obesity
BMI: 35<40
Very Severe
Obesity
BMI: 40+

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“I’m feeling well and in good health”
BMI and smoking incidence of people who agree with the statement
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
87.1%
82.9%
74.2%
64.9%
50.6%
81.9% 78.4%
75.9% 72.3%
65.8%
Don't Smoke
Smoke <6
per day
Smoke 6-15
per day
Smoke 16-25
per day
Smoke 26+
per day
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Acceptable
Weight
BMI: 19<25
Over
Weight
BMI: 25<30
Moderate
Obesity
BMI: 30<35
Severe
Obesity
BMI: 35<40
Very Severe
Obesity
BMI: 40+

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How does fast food consumption
correlate with being
overweight/obese?
BMI and Fast Food

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Likelihood of being overweight/obese
by age group of quick service restaurant visitors
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
10%
7%
7%
5%
2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
65 and over
50 - 64
35 - 49
25 - 34
Under 25
Medium QSR visitors
(5-9 times in last 4
weeks)
More likely to be overweight

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Likelihood of being overweight/obese
by age group of quick service restaurant visitors
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
10%
7%
7%
5%
2%
15%
13%
13%
14%
11%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
65 and over
50 - 64
35 - 49
25 - 34
Under 25
Medium QSR visitors
(5-9 times in last 4
weeks)
Heavy QSR visitors
(10 or more times in
last 4 weeks)
More likely to be overweight

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What is driving the sharp decline
in Psychological health since
2007?
Psychological Health

80. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
99.31
98.70
100.41
97.79
95.72
97.97 98.00
99.74
103.08
102.15
99.43
99.03
97.30
96.82
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Psych Health Demographics
National Psych Health: 99.08

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Mental Health Conditions
7 year trends
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
7.7%
7.5%
9.0%
15.6%
3.9%
5.2%
22.9%
24.4%
13.1%
14.2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Dec07
Mar08
Jun08
Sep08
Dec08
Mar09
Jun09
Sep09
Dec09
Mar10
Jun10
Sep10
Dec10
Mar11
Jun11
Sep11
Dec11
Mar12
Jun12
Sep12
Dec12
Mar13
Jun13
Sep13
Dec13
Mar14
Sleep Disorders
Anxiety
Panic Attack
Stress
Depression & Mood Disorders

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Increasing anxiety mirrors
increasing unemployment and
under-employment
Anxiety and Employment

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Unemployment, Under Employment & Anxiety
7 year trends
Base: Australian population aged 18+ in the workforce
Base: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
11.30%
18.70%
9.0%
15.6%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Dec07
Mar08
Jun08
Sep08
Dec08
Mar09
Jun09
Sep09
Dec09
Mar10
Jun10
Sep10
Dec10
Mar11
Jun11
Sep11
Dec11
Mar12
Jun12
Sep12
Dec12
Mar13
Jun13
Sep13
Dec13
Mar14
Anxiety
Unemployed or Under Employed

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46% of Australians have Private
Health Cover (at some level)
Private Health Insurance

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Private Health Insurance Membership
7 year trends
Base: Australians aged 14+ who have private health insurance
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 month moving average
6.5
6.13.2
3.4
32.9
36.8
42.1
46.1
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
May-10
Jul-10
Sep-10
Nov-10
Jan-11
Mar-11
May-11
Jul-11
Sep-11
Nov-11
Jan-12
Mar-12
May-12
Jul-12
Sep-12
Nov-12
Jan-13
Mar-13
May-13
Jul-13
Sep-13
Nov-13
Jan-14
Mar-14
May-14
Have Extras
Cover Only
Total have Private Health Insurance
Have Hospital
Cover Only
Have Hospital & Extras Cover

86. Discover your edgeBase: Australian population aged 18+
Source: Roy Morgan Research; 12 months to March 2014
52.4%
41.4%
47.8%48.8%
24.6%
43.3%
51.4%
58.3%
52.4%
74.0%
56.3%
45.4%
36.2%
26.0%
Capital
Cities
Country
Areas
Men Women Under
25
25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and
over
AB C D E FG
Gender Age Socio Economic Status
Health Insurance Demographics
Private Health Insurance Membership: 48.3%

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The Wellness Index –
the Sub-Indices & individual
factors provide:
Alere Wellness Index
Regular, timely measures of key health metrics; Identification of key risk
cohorts; external benchmarks to measure change.

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In Summary

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It’s up to us all now…….
The Health of the Nation.
There are probably 48 PhDs in the data we have here.