An overview of chronic kidney disease in Australia, 2009
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This report explains what chronic kidney disease is and describes its extent and patterns in the Australian community. Chronic kidney disease contributed to nearly 10% of all deaths in Australia in 2006 and over 1.1 million hospitalisations in 2006-07. Risk factors for chronic kidney disease are highly prevalent in Australia and the number of Australians at risk is increasing. Indigenous Australians in particular are at high risk. Authored by Green F & Ryan C. Published 27 May 2009; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 928 7; AIHW cat. no. PHE 111; 36pp.; $20.00 Download freeFull publicationPublication table of contents
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