Latest findings
Musculoskeletal disorders are responsible for more health spending than any other group of conditions ($14.6 billion)
Cardiovascular diseases ($12.7 billion) and cancer and other neoplasms ($12.1 billion) ranked 2nd and 3rd highest
Mental and substance use disorders overtook injuries in 2019–20 as the 4th highest disease group for spending
Total health expenditure was $220.9 billion, equating to $8,617 per person or 10.7% of total economic activity
The proportion of health spending funded by Individuals continued to decline in 2020–21
The ratio of government health spending to government expenses declined by 0.3 percentage points compared to 2019–20