The Wire

Australian has had its regular health check and the report’s out today – Australia’s health 2010 was launched this morning in Canberra. We’re living long, smoking less and generally looking fairly healthy by world standards but the report does have a darker side. Cancer rates , mental illness and obesity are on the rise and the healthy profile applies mainly if you’re white and live in a city. The report was compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.