Hospitalisations related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing, and look likely to remain a significant burden to Australia’s health care system, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Free breast cancer screening is achieving good participation rates in both city and country women, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National recurrent expenditure on all mental health related services in Australia in 2007–08 was estimated to be $5.3 billion, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
While Type 1 diabetes among Australia’s children remains a cause for concern, things do not appear to be worsening, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
A report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare using data collected as part of the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) National Data Collection, shows that while homelessness agencies accommodate large numbers of clients each day, they are unable to completely meet the demand for specialist homelessness accommodation.
Australians generally enjoy good health, and as a nation we are among the healthiest in the world—but there is still room for improvement, according to the latest national report card on health, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Public and private hospital combined admissions have risen by 16% since 2004-05 to over 8 million admissions in 2008-09, while inroads are being made into elective surgery queues, according to the latest annual report on hospitals released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Australian prisoners have significant health issues, with high levels of mental health problems, communicable diseases, smoking, risky alcohol consumption and illicit drug use, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Cardiovascular disease is a major threat to the health of Australian women, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
A report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that in 2008–09, a total of 817 people received services funded by the Younger People with Disability in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) program.
