How can Australians live healthier and happier for longer? The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has released a report on actions that can help.

Academy President Professor Louise Baur said an effective preventive health system is needed to improve the wellbeing of individuals, relieve the strain on hospitals, and reduce the need for expensive, emissions-intensive treatments.

The Academy’s report on the future of preventive health can be read below.