| Indicator Id: |
294
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| Description: | Proportion of persons aged 18 years or over who are overweight or obese |
| Indicator Source: |
Data Working Group of theNational Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Conditions Advisory Group
National Health Priority Areas (NHPA)
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| Data Available: | Yes |
| Data Source(s): |
Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study
National Health Survey (NHS)
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| Where Reported: | AIHW: Australia's Health, ABS 2004-05 NHS Summary of Results |
| Data Issues: | If available, preference is given to BMI calculated from measured height and weight rather than self-reported |
| Numerator: | Number of persons aged 18 years or over who have a body mass index of 25 or more. |
| Denominator: | Total population aged 18 years and over. |
| Suggested Reporting Categories: | Percentage (of population aged 18 years or over). |
| AIHW Comments: | tional Healthcare Agreement: PI 05-Proportion of persons obese, 2011 |
| Link to NHA indicator specifications: |
http://www.aihw.gov.au/...
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| Link(s): |
AIHW: Australia's Health 2010
ABS: 2004-05 National Health Survey Summary of Results (Publication)
AIHW: National indicators for monitoring osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis (Publication)
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