New analysis shows high cost of chronic health conditions in NZ

RNZNZ HeraldMonday 26 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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More than 80 percent of New Zealand's healthcare costs are spent on treating long-term or chronic conditions. Including general practitioner records shows that the prevalence of people living with multiple conditions is 31 percent.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 26 Oct, 9:59am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
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