National indicators for monitoring osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis are identified as the focus of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions National Health Priority Area. This report describes the development of key indicators for monitoring these three conditions in Australia, and provides operational definitions for their use. Monitoring and reporting against these indicators over time will inform decision making and assist the formulation and evaluation of public health strategies for arthritis and osteoporosis.

ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN 978 1 74024 609 5; Cat. no. PHE 77; 56pp.; $10.00