ople adopt healthier habits, while 32.9 per cent of cancer and 60 per cent of diabetes are preventable.

Head of the AIHW's economics and expenditure unit John Goss said the fact that 32 per cent of the total burden of illness was preventable was "an important message for policymakers ... because it indicates where you can get the most bang for your buck in prevention".

With national elections not far away, the data has also begun to be a subject of hot debate in political circles.

Labor health spokeswoman Nicola Roxon said the report showed preventable diseases "remain a huge threat to our nation's health".

"In 11 years, John Howard has failed to turn this around - and in fact, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has doubled since 1996," Ms Roxon said.

Health Minister Tony Abbott said the Government had a "strong record in addressing chronic disease through Medicare and the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme").


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