Many people over 50 are simply not active enough, and to prevent heart and
circulatory disease and many other
diseases of modern civilization, exercise is one of the
most important factors.
Consistent with results from the 2001 survey, eye / sight problems (30 %), asthma (15 %), back and disc disorders (13 %), heart /
circulatory diseases (12 %) and ear / hearing problems (12 %) were the
most commonly reported long term health conditions among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2004 - 05.