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Indicator Id: 484
Description: Prevalence of overweight and obesity over time
Indicator Source: National Diabetes Data Working Group
Data Available: Yes
Data Source(s): Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study
Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
National Nutrition Survey (NNS) 1995
National Physical Activity Survey (NPAS)
Where Reported: AIHW: Diabetes facts 2008
Data Issues: Measured data are preferable to self-reported
Numerator: The number of people aged 18 years and over who are a) overweight but not obese, b) overweight, c) obese.
Denominator: Total population aged 18 years and over
Suggested Reporting Categories: Frequency of reporting suggested at 1-2 years, age standardised percentages
AIHW Comments: Indicator is no. 1.1 from the NDDWG Indicator set;tional Healthcare Agreement: PI 05-Proportion of persons obese, 2011
Link to NHA indicator specifications: http://www.aihw.gov.au/...
Link(s): AIHW: National indicators for monitoring diabetes: Report of the Diabetes Indicators Review Subcommittee of the National Diabetes Data Working Group
AIHW: Diabetes: Australian facts 2008
AIHW: Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants 2008

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