Chronic Disease Indicators Database (AIHW)

Indicator Details

Indicator Id:		00037
Description:		Self-reported prevalence of overweight and obesity among men and women aged 18 years and over
Indicator Source:		AIHW (Indicators of health risk factors publication) Indicators of Australia's Welfare
Data Available:		Yes
Data Source(s):		National Health Survey (NHS)
Where reported:		AIHW: Indicators of health risk factors; AIHW: Australia's Health 2008; ABS: National Health Survey publication
Numerator:		Number of persons aged 18 years and over with a BMI of 25 or over
Denominator:		Total population aged 18 years and over
Link(s):		AIHW: Indicators of health risk factors publication ABS: National Health Survey 2004-05 AIHW: Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants 2008 AIHW: Australia's Health 2006 AIHW: Australia's Welfare 2007