Chronic Disease Indicators Database
Further information regarding the AIHW Chronic Disease Indicators Website |
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BackgroundThis website provides access to the AIHW Chronic Disease Indicators Database, created by the Population Health Unit (the technical work was done by the Data and Information Technology Unit). The work was funded under the 2005-06 Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) MOU.This catalogue of existing endorsed indicators is the first phase of this chronic disease indicators project, which aims to contribute to the implementation of the Blueprint for nationwide surveillance of chronic diseases and determinants (NPHIWG 2005). The second phase is the distillation of a comprehensive list of 'indicators for chronic disease' (i.e. those pertinent to chronic disease as a whole). The chronic diseases and determinants featured on this website (i.e. in the 'tree') are those highlighted by DoHA as those that represent the greatest burden of chronic disease in Australia and for which there is evidence that prevention interventions are effective. However, it is intended to eventually expand the database to include a wider range of chronic disease indicators. This is a 'living' website-as new indicators are endorsed, they will be incorporated into the database. If you know of any indicators that could be included, please contact the . SearchingThe website can be searched using the 'tree' at the left side of the page, the 'keyword' search or the 'data type' option (see welcome page for more detail). Links to data are provided for each indicator (where available).ReportsThe 'report' feature gives a list of indicators, categorised in various ways. The indicators are generally organised by category (the 'disease/determinant' level of the tree).PrintingTo print the list of indicators or indicator details you are viewing, click on the print icon on the right side of the page. This will open a new window, with appropriate headings, format for printing etc.Contact usPlease don't hesitate to contact the if you have any queries about the website or see any mistakes. |
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