Title
Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in the NT Adult Population, 2021
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Health Statistics and Informatics
Abstract
This factsheet examines the prevalence of multimorbidity among Northern Territory (NT) adults using 2021 Census data, exploring patterns and relationships with socio-demographic characteristics. Multimorbidity was more prevalent among older adults, females, people with lower educational attainment, those not in the labour force, and lower-income groups, with important differences also observed by Aboriginal status and across age, sex, and income intersections. The findings highlight socio-demographic inequalities in the burden of multiple long-term health conditions in the NT. However, Census-based estimates are likely to underestimate the true prevalence of multimorbidity because of limitations in the selected conditions captured and potential under-reporting, underscoring the need for cautious interpretation and more detailed individual-level data to support health policy and integrated service planning.
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Final_Multimorbidity_factsheet28July2026.pdf
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1.22 MB
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Date Issued
2026-08-11
Type
Fact sheet
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