Nicholls

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People living with stroke
16.7
%
Under 65
$4billion
Lifetime costs associated with strokes that occurred in 2023 in this state

In the Nicholls electorate, 10,123 individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, accounting for 8.7% of the population. High blood pressure affects approximately 22,987 residents, or 19.8%. Overweight and obesity rates are significantly high at 65.9%, with 76,341 residents affected. Smoking prevalence stands at 9.4%, which is slightly lower than the high levels of physical inactivity at 14.7%.

In Victoria, diabetes impacts 355,300 individuals, representing 6% of the state’s population. High blood pressure affects 1,261,100 Victorians (22%), while 3,570,700 are classified as overweight or obese (64%). Smoking rates are at 10%, and physical inactivity is at 12%. Overall, the Nicholls electorate reflects concerning health trends similar to state-wide statistics.

People living with stroke

Gender
Male
Male
55.8
%
Female
44.2
%
Female
Age
Under 65
Under 65
16.7
%
Over 65
83.3
%
Over 65

The estimated stroke risk in Nicholls

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