Publication catalogue list

A general practice view of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in Australia

Cardiovascular disease series no. 18

This report provides a snapshot of general practice care of cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and some related risk behaviours. It is based on the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program, a study of general practice activity in Australia, for the period April 1998 - March 1999. The data in this report represent a baseline against which future patterns in general practice can be compared and, together with other information, will help to interpret trends in cardiovascular disease incidence. These data may also be useful in the development of guidelines for general practice care of patients with cardiovascular conditions and diabetes, and will help to guide the allocation of resources to improve practice.

Authored by Senes S & Britt H.

Published 6 September 2001; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 133 5; AIHW cat. no. CVD 17; 108pp.; OUT OF PRINT

A growing problem: trends and patterns in overweight and obesity among adults in Australia, 1980 to 2001

AIHW bulletin no. 8

This bulletin documents the evidence from national cross-sectional surveys of overweight and obesity among adults in Australia during the past two decades, puts the size of the problem in perspective, and compares the prevalence in Australia with the prevalence in other developed countries. Future bulletins will focus on trends by socio-demographic and economic factors, and on the impact of overweight and obesity in Australia in terms of a number of health-related measures.

Authored by Dixon T & Waters AM.

Published 12 September 2003; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 308 7; AIHW cat. no. AUS 36; 19pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease (summary booklet): further perspectives on health status and treatment

Cardiovascular disease series no. 26

This summary presents the key points detailed in 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease: further perspectives on health status and treatment'. That report builds on existing information on disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians in the health status and treatment of coronary heart disease. New information on the incidence of major coronary events, case fatality, use of coronary procedures in hospital and case complexity in hospital has built a more complete picture of the coronary heart disease burden among Indigenous Australians. This summary will be of interest to those policy makers and health professionals who prefer an overview of the main points, as well as to the broader community.

Authored by Mathur S, Moon L & Leigh S.

Published 27 September 2006; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 605 7; AIHW cat. no. CVD 34; 12pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease: further perspectives on health status and treatment

Cardiovascular disease series no. 25

'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with coronary heart disease: further perspectives on health status and treatment' builds on existing information on disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians in the health status and treatment of coronary heart disease. It is the first study of this scale to analyse data on Indigenous Australians in four key areas: incidence of major coronary events ; case fatality from major coronary events ; use of coronary procedures in hospital ; case complexity in hospital. This new information enables us to build a more complete picture of the coronary heart disease burden among Indigenous Australians, and also furthers our knowledge of disparities in treatment of coronary heart disease in relation to need. This report will be of interest to policy makers, health professionals and researchers in the field, as well as to the broader community.

Authored by Mathur S, Moon L & Leigh S.

Published 27 September 2006; ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 607 1; AIHW cat. no. CVD 33; 56pp.; $30.00

Angioplasty and other percutaneous interventional techniques in treatment of ischaemic heart disease

Health care technology series no. 1

Publication in this series present information on the different types of health technologies available to the community with particular reference to the role, effectiveness and costs of these technologies. Such information should be of interest to people affected by these technologies, for instance, older people, their families, health care professionals and government agencies.

Authored by Rowe M.

Published 1 July 1989; 50pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Apparent consumption of nutrients Australia 1997-98

Health working paper no. 4

This report estimates the nutrient content in the food supply, from which assessments can be made as to whether the nutrients available for consumption in Australia are adequate to meet the needs of the population. Current until 14 April 2005.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 14 April 2004; 27pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Are all Australians gaining weight?: Differentials in overweight and obesity among adults, 1989-90 to 2001

AIHW bulletin no. 11

This bulletin presents the results of analyses of the prevalence of overweight and obesity for a range of different subgroups of Australian adults over the period 1989-90 to 2001. These comparisons between subgroups are referred to as differentials. The characteristics examined include basic demographic details (age and sex), place of residence, socioeconomic status, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status and ethnicity.

Authored by O'Brien K & Webbie K.

Published 10 December 2003; ISSN 1446 9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 338 4; AIHW cat. no. AUS 39; 23pp.; $10.00

Artificial hearts

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 December 1988; AIHW cat. no. AIHW 022; 14pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Australian health measurement survey: Report on the pilot test

Data about biomedical risk factors in the population are an important component of national public health information. Data about high blood pressure and levels of blood components are very relevant to priority health problems such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol and other chronic disorders that have significant health, social and economic impact. In May 2002, the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council endorsed the conduct of a pilot test of the proposed Australian Health Measurement Survey. This information paper describes the methods used in the pilot test run in early 2003 and documents key lessons learnt in conducting the pilot.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 26 November 2004; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 424 4; AIHW cat. no. CVD 28; 24pp.; OUT OF PRINT

Cardiac surgery in Australia 1994

Cardiovascular disease series no. 9

Reports on cardiac surgery in Australia for 1994 and is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in that year. The report uses data supplied directly by cardiac surgery units and examines patterns and trends in the use of cardiac surgery procedures for acquired and congenital conditions, and the mortality associated with the procedures.

Authored by Senes S.

Published 11 February 1999; ISSN 1323 9236; ISBN-13 978 0 642 24796 4; AIHW cat. no. CVD 6; 51pp.; OUT OF PRINT