Indicator detail (AIHW)

Indicator Id:	37
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
Data Issues:	No data
Numerator:	Number of persons aged 18 years and over with a BMI of 25 or over
Denominator:	Total population aged 18 years and over
Suggested Reporting Categories:	No data
AIHW Comments:	No data
Link to NHA indicator specifications:
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

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