Publications showing detailed statistics on congenital heart defects in Australia

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Australia's health 2008

Australia's health no. 11

Australia's health 2008 is the 11th biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It's the nation's premier source of statistics and informed commentary on: - patterns and determinants of health and illness - health across the life stages - the supply and use of health services - expenditure and workforce - and health sector performance. If you're interested in health, this is THE essential reference for your bookshelf.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 24 June 2008; ISSN 1032-6138; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 762 7; AIHW cat. no. AUS 99; 624pp.; $60.00

Congenital anomalies in Australia 2002-2003

Birth anomalies series no. 3

Congenital anomalies in Australia 2002-2003 is the third report in a new revised series on congenital anomalies. This report provides national information on selected congenital anomalies from 2002-2003. Information on induced abortions with congenital anomalies is also presented for some jurisdictions. This report is produced by the AIHW National Perinatal Statistics unit and will be of interest to staff of state and territory birth defect registers and perinatal data collections, health professionals, health and welfare planners, policy makers, researchers, students and consumers.

Authored by Abeywardana S & Sullivan EA.

Published 14 May 2008; ISSN 1449-8405; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 770 2; AIHW cat. no. PER 41; 178pp.; $30.00

Heart, stroke and vascular diseases, Australian facts 2004

Cardiovascular disease series no. 22

This publication presents the latest facts and figures on cardiovascular disease and its impact on the Australian community. It is the third report in a series by the National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease. Published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the National 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. This valuable compilation will be relevant to the broader community as well as policy makers, health professionals and researchers interested in cardiovascular health.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 5 May 2004; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 1 74024376 6; AIHW cat. no. CVD 27; 152pp.; $30.00