Publication list

Occupational asthma in Australia

AIHW bulletin no. 59

Authored by Bhatia K.

Published 8 May 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 174024 773 3; AIHW cat. no. AUS 101; 28pp.; $10.00

Impairments and disability associated with arthritis and osteoporosis

Arthritis series no. 4

Arthritis and osteoporosis are major sources of pain, activity limitations and functional restrictions, in particular among older Australians. At an individual level and for their carers, the experience of these diseases and conditions is catastrophic overshadowing daily activities. Regional musculoskeletal limitations not only threaten autonomy but also impede the work capacity. This report from the AIHW National Centre for Monitoring Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions outlines both the individual and societal impact of arthritis and osteoporosis in Australia.

Authored by Rahman N & Bhatia K.

Published 7 September 2007; ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 707 8; AIHW cat. no. PHE 90; 50pp.; $21.00

Data sources for monitoring arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis series no. 3

This report is a stock take of data sources available for monitoring of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Data sources are evaluated to identify limitations, potential areas of improvement and usefulness for effective national monitoring. This report is useful to policy makers, researchers, and community groups that are looking to future enhance the available data sources relating to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.

Authored by Prescott V, Dixon T & Bhatia K.

Published 2 March 2007; ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN-13 978-1-74024-651-4; AIHW cat. no. PHE 84; 72pp.; $26.00

Health expenditure for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in Australia, 2000-01

AIHW bulletin no. 46

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions may not be a large cause of mortality but are significant contributors to morbidity and disability in Australia. They are highly prevalent, particularly among those aged 65 or over. Their treatment and management have considerable costs and the health care required is different from other major health conditions. In Australia, the direct health expenditure for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions exceeded $4.6b in 2000-01, ranking third below cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders. Much of the expenditure was on health care in community settings. Expenditures on the use of pharmaceuticals and procedures are also on the rise. This bulletin details these expenditures, with emphasis on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain and other rheumatic disorders. Various health sectors in which the monies are spent are also described.

Authored by Penm E, Dixon T & Bhatia K.

Published 4 August 2006; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 594 4; AIHW cat. no. AUS 83; 24pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in Australia 2005: with a focus on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis

Arthritis series no. 1

Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are large contributors to illness, pain and disability in Australia. Highly prevalent, they place a significant burden on the community, both economic and personal, including the use of hospital and primary care services, disruptions to daily life and lost productivity through disability. More than 6.1 million Australians are reported to have arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition. Most commonly reported conditions are back pain and various forms of arthritis. Almost 1.2 million of these are reported to have disability associated with their condition. In view of their large disease burden-the number of people affected and the high disability impact-Australian Health ministers declared arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions were declared a National Health Priority Area (NHPA) in July 2002.

Authored by Bhatia K, Penm E & Rahman N.

Published 31 October 2005; ISSN 1833 0991; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 507 4; AIHW cat. no. PHE 67; 160pp.; $32.00

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.

Authored by de Looper M & Bhatia K.

Published 26 September 2001; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 132 8; AIHW cat. no. PHE 24; ABS cat. no. 8902.0; 114pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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.

Authored by Bhatia K & de Looper M.

Published 24 February 1999; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24790 2; AIHW cat. no. PHE 8; ABS cat. no. 8920.0; 164pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Australia's children 1998: Their health and wellbeing

This report includes information on important diseases and injuries, major risk factors and wider determinants of health and wellbeing. Separate sections are presented on the health status of particular priority groups (Indigenous children, children living in rural and remote locations, overseas-born children, and children from socioeconomically disadvantaged groups). International comparisons are included.

Authored by Moon L, Rahman N & Bhatia K.

Published 14 January 1999; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24789 6; AIHW cat. no. PHE 7; 304pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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.

Authored by Strong K, Trickett P, Titulaer I & Bhatia K.

Published 1 December 1998; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24782 7; AIHW cat. no. PHE 6; ABS cat. no. 8919.0; 145pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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