Apparent consumption of nutrients Australia 1997-98
This report estimates the nutrient content in the food supply, from which assessments can be made as to whether the nutrients available for consumption in Australia are adequate to meet the needs of the population. Current until 14 April 2005.
Health, wellbeing and body weight: characteristics of overweight and obesity in Australia, 2001
Overweight, and in particular obesity, is known to be associated with numerous adverse health conditions. This bulletin, which complements other work produced by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on overweight and obesity, investigates the relationship between this growing public health problem and a number of health-related characteristics using national estimates from the 2001 National Health Survey.
Are all Australians gaining weight?: Differentials in overweight and obesity among adults, 1989-90 to 2001
This bulletin presents the results of analyses of the prevalence of overweight and obesity for a range of different subgroups of Australian adults over the period 1989-90 to 2001. These comparisons between subgroups are referred to as differentials. The characteristics examined include basic demographic details (age and sex), place of residence, socioeconomic status, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status and ethnicity.
Secondary prevention and rehabilitation after coronary events or stroke: a review of monitoring issues
Cardiovascular disease poses a heavy burden on the health of Australians. Coronary heart disease and stroke are its most costly manifestations, in terms of deaths, disability and health system costs. Risk factors for heart disease and stroke remain very common among Australians, including those with established cardiovascular disease. For the latter in particular, it is imperative to try and prevent further cardiovascular events. This paper identifies gaps and deficiencies in our knowledge in relation to secondary prevention and rehabilitation after coronary heart disease and stroke, including incidence, interventions and outcomes at a national level and suggests possible solutions.
A growing problem: trends and patterns in overweight and obesity among adults in Australia, 1980 to 2001
This bulletin documents the evidence from national cross-sectional surveys of overweight and obesity among adults in Australia during the past two decades, puts the size of the problem in perspective, and compares the prevalence in Australia with the prevalence in other developed countries. Future bulletins will focus on trends by socio-demographic and economic factors, and on the impact of overweight and obesity in Australia in terms of a number of health-related measures.
Coronary revascularisation in Australia, 2000
Heart disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia, responsible for 20% of deaths in 2000. The most common form of heart disease affecting Australians is coronary heart disease. This involves blockages in the heart's own blood supply, the coronary arteries, by abnormal build-ups known as plaques. Two main procedures can be used to overcome the blockages by either reducing or bypassing them. Jointly known as coronary revascularisation procedures, they are percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This bulletin examines current patterns in coronary revascularisation procedures and explores reason for their marked increase over the last decade. To this end, data presented in this bulletin are drawn from two data sources: the national registers on cardiac surgery and coronary angioplasty (collected by calendar year) and the AIHW's National Hospital Morbidity Database (collected by financial year). The latest information available from the national registers was 1999, so data are supplemented by hospital morbidity data and reported in calendar year for comparative purposes.
Heart failure. . . what of the future?
This bulletin begins with an assessment of what we need to know to monitor heart failure effectively in Australia. This is followed by a summary of what we already know as a result of analysing existing national data sets and includes a discussion of issues in monitoring heart failure, particularly in relation to the interpretation of data from existing sources. International comparisons are then made, and the bulletin concludes with a discussion of possible future trends in the incidence and prevalence of heart failure in Australia.
Cardiac surgery in Australia 1999
This report aims to provide details of cardiac surgery for acquired conditions performed in Australia in 1999. It covers patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired conditions, and associated mortality.
The Active Australia Survey: a Guide and Manual for Implementation, Analysis and Reporting
The Active Australia Survey is designed to measure participation in leisure-time physical activity and to assess knowledge of current public health measures about the health benefits of physical activity. It offers a short and reliable set of questions that can be easily implemented via computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) techniques or in face-to-face interviews.This manual is designed to provide an overview of the survey. It includes a copy of the survey, an implementation guide with instructions for interviewers, a guide to the measures that can be derived from the survey data, information on how these measures are calculated and examples of how they are usually reported. It also provides background information on the development of the survey and an example of CATI coding.
Epidemic of coronary heart disease and its treatment in Australia
'Epidemic of coronary heart disease and its treatment in Australia' is the first AIHW report to focus exclusively on the national epidemic of coronary heart disease. It provides information on current patterns and recent trends in coronary heart disease, its treatment and costs. This is the first national report to examine in detail admissions to hospital for heart attack and acute care invasive treatments, such as cardiac catheterisation, percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass surgery. This report is part of AIHW's Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It will be a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in knowing the extent of coronary heart disease and its treatment in Australia.
Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1999
Coronary Angioplasty in Australia 1999 provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1999. It is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in 1999 and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, compilations and success rates, and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty. The report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions and their treatment.
A general practice view of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in Australia
This report provides a snapshot of general practice care of cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and some related risk behaviours. It is based on the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program, a study of general practice activity in Australia, for the period April 1998 - March 1999.The data in this report represent a baseline against which future patterns in general practice can be compared and, together with other information, will help to interpret trends in cardiovascular disease incidence. These data may also be useful in the development of guidelines for general practice care of patients with cardiovascular conditions and diabetes, and will help to guide the allocation of resources to improve practice.
Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1998
Coronary Angioplasty in Australia 1998 provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1998. It is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in 1998 and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, complications and success rates; and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty.This report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions and their treatment.
Cardiac surgery in Australia 1998
Cardiac Surgery in Australia 1998 is the only national compilation of information on cardiac surgery performed in that year. The report uses data supplied directly by cardiac surgery units and examines patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired and congenital conditions, and the mortality associated with the procedures.The report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions and their treatment.
Monitoring the incidence of cardiovascular disease in Australia
Monitoring the Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease in Australia examines the feasibility of monitoring the incidence of selected cardiovascular diseases using existing national datasets.Methods for estimating the national incidence of acute myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure are recommended.This report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in the occurrence of cardiovascular conditions.
Heart, stroke and vascular diseases, Australian facts 2001
Australian Facts 2001 presents the latest facts and figures on cardiovascular disease and its impact on the Australian Community. It is the second report in a biennial series by the National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease. It is a comprehensive source of information covering patterns of cardiovascular health and illness among Australians, their associated risk factors, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease, and health care costs. This valuable compilation will be relevant to the broader community as well as policy makers, health professionals and researchers interested in cardiovascular health.
The WHO MONICA Study, Australia, 1984-1993
The WHO MONICA Study, Australia, 1984-1993 provides a detailed statistical analysis of the information collected by the two Australian centres that participated in the World Health Organisation's multinational study, designed to study trends in cardiovascular disease and its causes.The report documents rates and trends of coronary events, data on the use of medical treatment before, during and after hospitalisation including information on drug treatments, and population levels of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Physical activity patterns of Australian adults
Reports the results of the National Physical Activity Survey conducted in November 1999. This survey was a follow-up to the 1997 Active Australia National Physical Activity Survey. The report presents information on current physical activity patterns among adult Australians as well as trend information essential to assess the impact of the Active Australia campaign. It is a valuable resource for researchers and those interested in public health policy and health promotion.
Cardiac surgery in Australia 1995
Cardiac Surgery in Australia 1995 reports on cardiac surgery in Australia in 1995 and is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in that year. The report uses data supplied directly by cardiac surgery units and examines patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired and congenital conditions, and the mortality associated with the procedures.
Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1996
This report provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1996. It is the only national compilation of information on all PTCA procedures performed in that year and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, complications and success rates, and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty.This report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions
Health system costs of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in Australia 1993-94
Examines the direct costs to the Australian community of cardiovascular diseases in 1993-94, including coronary heart disease, stroke and other vascular diseases, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Heart, stroke and vascular diseases: Australian facts 1999
Presents the latest facts and figures on cardiovascular disease and its impact on the Australian community. It is the first report in a biennial series by the National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease. Published by the AIHW and Heart Foundation of Australia, this is a comprehensive source of information covering patterns of cardiovascular health and illness among Australians, their associated risk factors, treatment and management of the disease, and health care costs.
Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1995
Provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1995. It is the only national compilation of information on all PTCA procedures performed in that year and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, complications and success rates, and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty.
Cardiac surgery in Australia 1994
Reports on cardiac surgery in Australia for 1994 and is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in that year. The report uses data supplied directly by cardiac surgery units and examines patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired and congenital conditions, and the mortality associated with the procedures.
Medical care of cardiovascular disease in Australia
Presents information on the prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in the community, their care in general practice and in hospital, the use of drugs to treat these conditions, the costs associated with cardiovascular health care, and the size of the specialised medical labour force involved with cardiovascular disease, It also describes the data sources relevant to monitoring medical care and assesses the uses and limitations of each collection. Medical Care of Cardiovascular Disease in Australia is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions.