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	Creating nationally-consistent health information: engaging with the national health information committees Data linkage series no. 8 This document provides guidance on engaging with the national processes responsible for health information and data standards, to ensure that data collected are consistent and therefore accurate and useful for policy, planning and program management. Authored by AIHW. Published 12 March 2010; ISSN 1833-1238; ISBN-13 978-1-74249-000-11; AIHW cat. no. CSI 8; 16pp.; FREE
	Spinal cord injury, Australia 2007-08 Injury research and statistics series no. 52 In 2007-08 there were 362 new spinal cord injuries [SCI], the majority of which [79%] were due to traumatic causes. SCI were most frequent in the 15-24 year age group [30%], although trends show a significant increase in the average age at injury from 38 years in 1995-96 to 42 years in 2007-08. Males accounted for 84% of traumatic SCI. Transport-related injuries (46%) and falls (28%) were the main contributors to traumatic SCI. Rates for the NT and WA were significantly higher than the national incidence rate. Authored by AIHW. Published 10 March 2010; ISSN 1444-3791; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 957 7; AIHW cat. no. INJCAT 128; 44pp.; $25.00
	Risk of invasive breast cancer in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005 Cancer series no. 51 This report presents data that show that women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer later on in their lives, even though the DCIS would have been treated appropriately at the time. Thus these women warrant close medical surveillance in order to detect and treat any invasive breast cancers that may arise. Authored by AIHW. Published 9 March 2010; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 994 2; AIHW cat. no. CAN 47; 36pp.; $22.00
$The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia$	The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia AIHW bulletin no. 76 Hip fractures are serious and may lead to disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and even premature death. Every day in 2006-07, more than 40 Australians - most of them aged 65 or over - broke their hip. But the incidence rate is on the decline, having fallen by 14% in males and 20% in females since 1997-98. Authored by AIHW. Published 5 March 2010; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 992 8; AIHW cat. no. AUS 121; 32pp.; $10.00
	Medication use for arthritis and osteoporosis Arthritis series no. 11 Medicines are central to managing arthritis and osteoporosis, to improve musculoskeletal functions, slow disease progression and reduce pain and inflammation. Pharmaceutical innovations over the last several years have improved the efficacy and diversity of medicines available to manage these conditions. However, the adoption of new and more effective drugs is often costly. This report provides information on what medicines Australians are using to manage their musculoskeletal problems, how much do these medicines cost them and trends in the prescription of newer medicines. Authored by AIHW. Published 25 February 2010; ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 997 3; AIHW cat. no. PHE 121; 92pp.; $29.00
	Ovarian cancer in Australia: an overview, 2010 Cancer series no. 52 Ovarian cancer was the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death among women in 2006. Although the prognosis for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer was relatively poor compared with a number of other cancers, the prognosis has improved over time. These and other data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of ovarian cancer in Australia including how ovarian cancer rates differ by age, Indigenous status, country of birth, socioeconomic status and geographical area. Authored by AIHW. Published 24 February 2010; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 996 6; AIHW cat. no. CAN 48; 136pp.; $26.00
	Indigenous identification in hospital separations data: quality report Health services series no. 35 This report presents results of an audit of the quality of Indigenous identification in hospital separations data and makes recommendations regarding the use of Indigenous status information. The report is a useful resource for health information managers and researchers. Authored by AIHW. Published 19 February 2010; ISSN 1036-613X; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 999 7; AIHW cat. no. HSE 85; 80pp.; $27.00
	Adoptions Australia 2008-09 Child welfare series no. 48 During 2008-09, there were 441 adoptions across Australia (one more than in 2007-08): - 61% were intercountry adoptions, 15% were local and 24% were 'known' child adoptions - 71% of all intercountry adoptions were from China, South Korea, the Philippines and Ethiopia - 71% of adopted children were aged less than 5 years. This report contains comprehensive information relating to adoptions in Australia, including characteristics of adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers. Authored by AIHW. Published 5 February 2010; ISSN 1320-081X; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 993 5; AIHW cat. no. CWS 36; 88pp.; $27.00
	Community housing 2008-09 Housing assistance data development series The community housing data collection captures data held by state and territory housing authorities on all community housing organisations managing government-funded dwellings. Authored by AIHW. Published 28 January 2010; AIHW cat. no. HOU 217; INTERNET ONLY
	Public rental housing 2008-09 Housing assistance data development series State and territory housing authorities managed 336,464 public rental housing dwellings at 30 June 2009, of which approximately 98% were occupied. Authored by AIHW. Published 28 January 2010; AIHW cat. no. HOU 218; INTERNET ONLY