Statistics
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Living dangerously: Australians with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Released 24 Feb 2005
A rising epidemic: obesity in Australian children and adolescents
Released Oct 2004
Health, wellbeing and body weight: characteristics of overweight and obesity in Australia, 2001
Released 4 Mar 2004
Obesity trends in older Australians
Released 12 Feb 2004
Are all Australians gaining weight? Differentials in overweight and obesity among adults, 1989-90 to 2001
Released 10 Dec 2003
A growing problem. Trends and patterns in overweight and obesity among adults in Australia, 1980 to 2001
Released 12 Sep 2003
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Risk factor prevalence data
Data on the prevalence of a number of risk factors is presented in a series of spreadsheets. Risk factors included are: high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, body weight, physical inactivity, smoking and alcohol consumption. Data includes age-specific rates, age-standardised rates, and some trends.
Follow the link to risk factor data for access.
Statistical tables
Summary statistical tables are available for the following risk factors: tobacco smoking, risky alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable consumption, insufficient physical activity, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight and diabetes.
The following links go to tables of the prevalence of risk factors by age:
Last reviewed by on 24 January 2005