Indicator 5.8 Indigenous regular clients with type 2 diabetes who had a kidney function test with results within specified levels

Overview

As at June 2019, 81% of Indigenous regular clients of Indigenous primary health care services aged 15 and over with type 2 diabetes, had a kidney function test result within specified levels (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) test result ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2) in the previous 12 months.

Trends

The proportion of Indigenous regular clients of Indigenous primary health care services aged 15 and over with type 2 diabetes who had a kidney function test result within specified levels remained unchanged between June 2018 and June 2019 (Figure 5.8.1).

Age and sex

The proportion of Indigenous males and females aged 15 and over with type 2 diabetes who had a kidney function test result within specified levels were similar. Proportions within the specified range declined with increasing age (Figure 5.8.1).

Population groups

There was little difference in the proportion whose results were within specified levels by remoteness area (Figure 5.8.2).

State and territory

Across the states and territories, there was little difference in the proportion whose results were within specified levels (Figure 5.8.2).

About the data

Kidney function test recorded (type 2 diabetes) has had ongoing data quality issues since June 2017. Because of this, results for this indicator are not presented for June 2017. In addition, kidney function test recorded and result (type 2 diabetes and CVD) data were excluded from June 2018 national reporting for organisations using Medical Director Insights v1.5.

Explore the data

5.8 Percentage of Indigenous regular clients with type 2 diabetes who have had an eGFR recorded within the previous 12 months within specified levels, by age group, June 2018 and June 2019 and by selected population group, June 2019

Trends figure 5.8.1 shows the proportion of Indigenous regular clients with type 2 diabetes who have had an eFGR recorded within the previous 12 months within specified levels (≥60 mL/min/173m2) remained steady between June 2018 and June 2019 at between 81–82%. Proportions were higher in the younger age groups from around 99% of those aged 15–24 years to 61% of those aged 65 and over.

Population group figure 5.8.2 shows the proportion of Indigenous regular clients with type 2 diabetes who have had an eFGR recorded within the previous 12 months within specified levels (≥60 mL/min/173m2). In June 2019 it was similar among males and females, though decreased with age from almost all (99%) of those aged 15–24 years to around 61% of those aged 65 and over. Proportions were similar by remoteness area and among the states and territories, ranged from 79% in both Queensland and Western Australia to 83% in the Northern Territory and New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory. 

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Indicator 5.8 data specifications

 

Definition

Data source

Numerator

Number of Indigenous regular clients (15+ years) who were recorded as having type 2 diabetes and who had an eGFR≥ 60mL/min/1.73 m2 recorded within the previous 12 months.

AIHW nKPI Data Collection

Denominator

Number of Indigenous regular clients (15+) who were recorded as having type 2 diabetes and who had an eGFR result recorded within the previous 12 months.

AIHW nKPI Data Collection