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Fifty years ago Australia was in the midst of a baby boom and the average life expectancy for women was 73 years and 67 years for men. Improving social conditions, and advances in medical technology such as mass immunisation and antibiotics have contributed to the reduction in mortality in the latter half of the last century.

By 2006, a woman could expect to live a further ten years to 83 while men have have a life expectancy of 78 years. Continued  improvement to our longevity in the past twenty years has arisen from behavioural changes, such as dietary improvements and reduced smoking, as well as medical advances. Now it is becoming increasingly apparent that unless we make some positive change, an epidemic of obesity may mean we face the prospect of outliving our children.

We are faced with a number of health issues throughout our lives. Decisions may need to be made concerning issues to do with sexuality, relationships and maintenance of health in the longer term. Weight and lifestyle management are key to improving heart and bone health, as well as the specific prevention of diabetes and various cancers.

Gathering information, thinking about options, knowing what it is you value and attuning yourself to all that you have learned about your body will help you make decisions that are appropriate for you.

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