Australian health trends 2001
Australian Health Trends 2001 outlines key trends in the health of Australians using the latest statistics and other available information. In particular the report examines health status, health service utilisation and determinants of health.More than 80 different health 'indicators' are used, with each indicator presented as a combination of descriptive text, a table and a graph.This report will be useful for all people interested in public health, including students, academic researchers and policy makers, as well as the general public.
A prisoner health information system
This report describes key issues in the development, collection, use and management of health information relating to prisoners.It sets out methods by which information can be collected about health and risk factor status, health care needs and health service usage, and identifies the key stakeholders in the field. The report will be useful to policy makers, health administrators, health information managers and prison health service providers.
Morbidity of Vietnam veterans: multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease in Vietnam veterans, supplementary report 3
This report provides medical validations for two conditions of concern regarding the health of Vietnam veterans - multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.It is the third supplementary report to Morbidity of Vietnam Veterans: Volume 3 Validation Study and fulfils the recommendation in Volume 1 of the study, the survey of male veterans, that the reported rates of multipe sclerosis and motor neurone disease be validated.This report further extends the knowledge about the health of Vietnam veterans and their families.
Morbidity of Vietnam veterans: suicide in Vietnam Veterans' children, supplementary report 1: a study of the health of Australia's Vietnam veteran community
Analyses suicide patterns among Vietnam veterans' children highlighting time trends, age and sex distribution, location and method of suicide.It is a supplementary report to Morbidity of Vietnam Veterans: Volume 3 Validation Study which recommended that suicide in veterans' children be further investigated and the result drawn to the attention of the Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service.This report extend the knowledge about the health of Vietnam veterans and their families.
Morbidity of Vietnam veterans, executive summary: a study of the health of Australia's Vietnam veteran community
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 AIHW coordinated the medical validation through disease registers and clinicians with the consent of veterans and their children.
Social Health Atlas of Australia Volume 5: South 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 9: Australian Capital Territory (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 8: Northern Territory (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 6: Western 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 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 (1996)
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 (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.