Publication list

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

Surveillance of cardiovascular mortality in Australia 1983-1994

Cardiovascular disease series no. 5

This report provides a detailed statistical analysis of recent trends in death from cardiovascular disease in Australia in each State and Territory, including risk factors, morbidity and integrated monitoring systems.

Authored by Gajanayake I & Bennett S.

Published 1 May 1997; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24713 1; AIHW cat. no. CVD 2; 194pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Mortality from cardiovascular disease in Australia

Cardiovascular disease series no. 3

A joint AIHW and University of Newcastle publication. The report describes the patterns and trends in cardiovascular disease mortality, and identifies some gaps and deficiencies in current knowledge and measurement.

Authored by Waters AM & Bennett S.

Published 1 August 1995; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 0 642 22952 6; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 345; AusInfo cat. no. AGPS 95 0856 2; 44pp.; 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

Mortality surveillance Australia 1981-1992

Mortality surveillance series no. 2

A reference text on trends in individual causes of death.

Authored by Bennett S, Donovan JW, Stevenson C & Wright P.

Published 1 July 1994; ISSN 1039 3609; ISBN-13 978 0 644 35396 0; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 222; AusInfo cat. no. AGPS 94 2751 5; 355pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Mortality surveillance Australia 1979-90

Mortality surveillance series no. 1

A reference text on trends in individual causes of death.

Authored by Bennett S, Stevenson C, Melville G, de Looper M & Wright P.

Published 1 November 1992; ISSN 1039 3609; ISBN-13 978 0 644 25838 8; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 221; AusInfo cat. no. AGPS 92 2846 5; 315pp.; OUT OF PRINT