Publication list

Mortality over the twentieth century in Australia: trends and patterns in major causes of death

Mortality surveillance series no. 4

'Mortality over the twentieth century in Australia' is a comprehensive analysis of the causes of death from 1907 to 2000. Although it is well known that life expectancy for Australians increased over the last century, analyses presented in this report show how the changes in the causes of death help to explain why we are living longer. This report describes patterns and trends in mortality over the century, highlighting the great successes but also some areas where improvements are still clearly needed.

Authored by Magnus P & Sadkowsky K.

Published 5 April 2006; ISSN 1039-3609; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 555 5; AIHW cat. no. PHE 73; 232pp.; $47.00

Obesity trends in older Australians

AIHW bulletin no. 12

This bulletin examines levels and trends in the prevalence of obesity in the context of an ageing populations and the likely health and economic consequences. The focus is confined to obesity rather than lesser degrees of overweight because obesity has significant health consequences at all ages. The findings will inform policy makers and program deliverers who have the task of tackling the obesity problem, particularly among older Australians.

Authored by Bennett S, Magnus P & Gibson D.

Published 12 February 2004; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 355 1; AIHW cat. no. AUS 42; 16pp.; $10.00

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.

Authored by Bennett S, Bhatia K & Magnus P.

Published 14 September 1998; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24774 2; AIHW cat. no. PHE 5; 50pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Outline of a National Monitoring System for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease series no. 4

This report describes the function of a cardiovascular system in Australia and outines an operational structure to support the system. The report also reviews data sources available for a monitoring system and recommends methods to fill the gaps and deficiences which are identified.

Authored by Bennett S, Dobson A & Magnus P.

Published 1 August 1995; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 0 642 23500 8; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 394; AusInfo cat. no. AGPS 95 1344 2; 64pp.; OUT OF PRINT