Walker, Agnes E.; Colagiuri, Stephen - In: International Journal of Microsimulation 4 (2011) 3, pp. 57-70
Chronic diseases - eg heart disease, cancer, diabetes, mental disorders - affect around 80% of older Australians, are the main causes of disability and premature death, and account for 70% of total health expenditures. Because lifestyle patterns are major risk factors, chronic disease prevention...