Social Health Atlas of Australia Volume 4: Queensland (PHIDU): Second edition
The Social Health Atlas forms part of a set of nine volumes which brings together a wide range of information about the health status and health service use of the population for each State and Territory and for Australia as a whole. It illustrates linkages between socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, poorer health status and greater use of services. This second edition was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and compiled by the Public Health Information Development Unit at the University of Adelaide. The reports are available in hard copy, on CD and from the Public Health Information Development Unit's web site: http://www.public health.gov.au
Social Health Atlas of Australia Volume 2: New South Wales (PHIDU): Second edition
This volume forms part of a set of nine volumes which brings together a wide range of information about the health status and health service use of the population for each State and Territory and for Australia as a whole. It illustrates linkages between socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, poorer health status and greater use of services. This second edition was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and compiled by the Public Health Information Development Unit at the University of Adelaide. The reports are available in hard copy, on CD and from the Public Health Information Development Unit's web site: http://www.public health.gov.au
Social Health Atlas of Australia Volume 7: Tasmania (PHIDU): Second Edition
The Social Health Atlas forms part of a set of nine volumes which brings together a wide range of information about the health status and health service use of the population for each State and Territory and for Australia as a whole. It illustrates linkages between socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, poorer health status and greater use of services. This second edition was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and compiled by the Public Health Information Development Unit at the University of Adelaide. The reports are available in hard copy, on CD and from the Public Health Information Development Unit's web site: http://www.public health.gov.au
Social Health Atlas of Australia volume 1: Australia (PHIDU): second edition
This volume forms part of a set of nine volumes which brings together a wide range of information about the health status and health service use of the population for each State and Territory and for Australia as a whole. It illustrates linkages between socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, poorer health status and greater use of services. This second edition was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and compiled by the Public Health Information Development Unit at the University of Adelaide. The reports are available in hard copy, on CD and from the Public Health Information Development Unit's web site: http://www.public health.gov.au
Social Health Atlas of Australia Volume 3: Victoria (PHIDU): Second edition
This volume forms part of a set of nine volumes which brings together a wide range of information about the health status and health service use of the population for each State and Territory and for Australia as a whole. It illustrates linkages between socioeconomically disadvantaged areas, poorer health status and greater use of services. This second edition was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and compiled by the Public Health Information Development Unit at the University of Adelaide. The reports are available in hard copy, on CD and from the Public Health Information Development Unit's web site: http://www.public health.gov.au
Development of national public health indicators: discussion paper
Australia currently lacks an agreed set of national public health indicators. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, in consultation with the National Public Health Information Working Group, has produced a paper that discusses the issues involved in developing such a set of national indicators. The purpose of the National Public Health Indicators project is to provide a set of summary indicators for surveillance and monitoring of population health, enabling reporting on Australia's public health via key health domains with a national focus. Indicators provide a summary method of describing the public health problems that affect a population. The discussion paper sets out the development, so far, in the process to formulate and adopt measures that will indicate the level of achievement in public health in Australia. In doing so, the paper seeks views and input from the public health community to assist in the further development of an agreed set of national public health indicators. Current until 30 November 2000.
Morbidity of Vietnam veterans: a study of the health of Australia's Vietnam veteran community
This report examines the health issues facing Vietnam veterans and their families. It reports on the medical validation of a number of selected conditions found to have a high prevalence in veterans and their children. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare coordinated the medical validation through disease registers and clinicians with the consent of veterans and their children.This report describes the aims, the methods and the results of this validation process and compares the results with the levels expected within the Australian community. The report also recommends further action in following up the patterns of disease and death in veterans and their children.
The burden of disease and injury in Australia (full report)
Provides a comprehensive assessment of the health status of Australians. The report measures mortality, disability, impairment, illness and injury arising from 176 diseases, injuries and risk factors using a common metric, the disability-adjusted life year or DALY, and methods developed by the Global Burden of Disease Study.
The burden of disease and injury in Australia (full set)
Both the summary version and the full report can be purchased as a set.
The burden of disease and injury in Australia (summary)
This document summarises the main findings of The Burden of Disease and Injury in Australia, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the health status of Australians. The report measures mortality, disability, impairment, illness and injury arising from 176 diseases, injuries and risk factors using a common metric, the disability-adjusted life year or DALY, and methods developed by the Global Burden of Disease Study.
NHPA report on cardiovascular health: a report on heart, stroke and vascular disease, summary
Summarises the NHPA Report on Cardiovascular Health 1998, which updates the data and trends provided in the First Report of National Health Priority Areas, outlines the current status of cardiovascular health in Australia and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. The summary and the full report may be bought as a set for $25.00.
NHPA report on mental health: a report focusing on depression 1998, summary
Summarises the NHPA Report on Mental Health 1998/: A Report Focusing on Depression, which updates data and trends provided in the First Report on National Health Priority Areas, outlines the current status of mental health in Australia and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. The summary and the full report may be bought as a set for $25.00.
NHPA report on diabetes mellitus 1998, summary
Summarises the NHPA Report on Diabetes Mellitus 1998, which provides information on data and trends, outlines the current status of diabetes mellitus in Australia, and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. The summary and the full report may be bought as a set for $25.00.
NHPA report on diabetes mellitus 1998
Provides data and trends for diabetes, summarises the current status of diabetes activity in Australia and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. This report on diabetes is one of a series of biennial reports to Australian Health Ministers on each of the five National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs). It is part of a process that involves various levels of government and draws on advice from non-government sources, with the primary goal of reducing the incidence and impact of diabetes in Australia.
NHPA report on cardiovascular health 1998: a report on heart, stroke and vascular disease
Updates the data and trends provided in the First Report on National Health Priority Areas, overviews current activity in cardiovascular health and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. This report is one of a series of biennial reports to Australian Health Ministers on each of the five National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs). It is part of a process that involves various levels of government and draws on advice from non-government sources, with the primary goal of reducing the incidence and impact of heart, stroke and vascular disease in Australia.
NHPA report on mental health 1998: a report focusing on depression
Focuses on depression and builds on the data and trends provided in the First Report on National Health Priority Areas. It provides an overview of mental health, summarises the current status of mental health activity in Australia and proposes a framework for future collaborative action between all stakeholders. This is one in a series of biennial reports to Australian Health Ministers on each of the five National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs). It is part of a process that involves various levels of government and draws upon expert advice from non-government sources, with the primary goal of improving the health of Australians.
International health - how Australia compares
Examines our international standing for a range of different health and health-related indicators. It provides most recent and trend data for 70 different indicators in comparing Australia with 19 other developed countries. Areas examined include population, fertility and pregnancy, important causes of ill-health, mortality, health services and resources, and health determinants. The data contained in the report is supported by graphs and league tables that show Australia's position amongst similar countries, as well as guides to further information for each topic.
Health in rural and remote Australia: the first report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on rural health
Compares the health of people living in rural and remote areas with that of people living in metropolitan areas across Australia. The report shows that people living in rural and remote areas have many health disadvantages their urban counterparts do not experience, including: shortages of health care providers and services in some areas, difficulties in accessing health care and greater exposure to injury.
National Biomedical Risk Factor Survey: report of workshop held 31 October 1997
There are growing demands in Australia for a national survey of biomedical risk factors, especially blood indices, as part of national public health monitoring. In response, the AIHW convened a workshop in late 1997 under the auspices of the National Public Health Information Working Group, a subcommittee of the Natiional Public Health Partnership Group.
NHPA report on injury prevention and control 1997
Updates the data and trends provided in the First Report on National Health Priority Areas. This report provides an overview of progress in the field of injury and identifies opportunities for improving injury prevention and control.
First report on the national health priority areas, summary
Summary version of the First Report on National Health Priority Areas.
First report on the national health priority areas, full report
Focuses on the health of Australians by documenting progress towards goals and targets for the five priority areas of cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health, and diabetes mellitus.
First report on the national health priority areas: summary set
This special package includes the full report and the summary.
Meeting the national needs for public health information
This report reviews the statistical information needs of the Public Health Division, in the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services.
Lead in Australian children: report on the National survey of lead in children
Reports on the findings of the National Survey of Lead in Children, which was conducted by the AIHW in February and March 1995. Its detailed statistical analysis examines the roles of the many factors associated with high blood lead levels in pre-school children.