Indicator 5.18 People without diabetes tested for high sugar levels/ risk of diabetes
Overview
In 2018–19, based on self-reported data from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey, an estimated 47% of Indigenous adults aged 18 and over without diabetes, reported that they were tested for high sugar levels in the previous 3 years.
Age and sex
The proportion increased with age, from 29% of those aged 18–24 to 66% of those aged over 65 (Figure 5.18). The age-standardised proportion of Indigenous women tested for diabetes was higher than that of men (58% and 48%, respectively) and this difference was observed for those aged 18–44. (Figure 5.18).
Population groups
There were no differences by remoteness areas or socioeconomic areas (Figure 5.18).
State and territory
There were no differences by state and territory (Figure 5.18).
Explore the data
5.18 Indigenous people without diabetes tested for high blood glucose in the last 3 years, by age group and sex, by selected population group, 2018–19
The chart shows in 2018–19, the proportion of Indigenous people with diabetes tested for high blood glucose in the last 3 years was higher among women (58%) than men (48%) and increased with age, from 29% of those aged 18–24 to 66% of those aged 65+. There were no differences by remoteness areas, socioeconomic areas or by state and territory.
Indicator 5.18 data specifications
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Definition |
Data source |
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Numerator |
Estimated number of Indigenous adults (18+ years) without diabetes or high blood sugar (self-reported) who were tested for high blood sugar/ risk of diabetes in the previous 3 years. |
ABS 2019 |
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Denominator |
Estimated number of Indigenous adults (18+ years) without diabetes or high blood sugar (self-reported). |
ABS 2019 |
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2019. Microdata: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Australia, 2018–19. ABS cat. no. 4715.0.55.001. Findings based on Detailed Microdata analysis. Canberra: ABS.