http://aihw.gov.au/publications/ Latest publications released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Copyright 2010 AIHW Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:18:39 GMT http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10580 Cardiovascular medicines and primary health care: a regional analysis shows how the supply of cardiovascular medicines and primary health-care services differs across regions in Australia. This report examines the complex relationship between cardiovascular diseases, remoteness and the supply of cardiovascular medicines and primary health-care services. It will be of interest to policy makers, providers of health services, researchers in the field of cardiovascular disease, and members of the broader community. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10580 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11438 This document provides guidance on engaging with the national processes responsible for health information and data standards, to ensure that data collected are consistent and therefore accurate and useful for policy, planning and program management. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11438 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10812 In 2007-08 there were 362 new spinal cord injuries [SCI], the majority of which [79%] were due to traumatic causes. SCI were most frequent in the 15-24 year age group [30%], although trends show a significant increase in the average age at injury from 38 years in 1995-96 to 42 years in 2007-08. Males accounted for 84% of traumatic SCI. Transport-related injuries (46%) and falls (28%) were the main contributors to traumatic SCI. Rates for the NT and WA were significantly higher than the national incidence rate. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10812 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11093 This report presents data that show that women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are at significantly increased risk of being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer later on in their lives, even though the DCIS would have been treated appropriately at the time. Thus these women warrant close medical surveillance in order to detect and treat any invasive breast cancers that may arise. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11093 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10695 Hip fractures are serious and may lead to disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and even premature death. Every day in 2006-07, more than 40 Australians - most of them aged 65 or over - broke their hip. But the incidence rate is on the decline, having fallen by 14% in males and 20% in females since 1997-98. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10695 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10606 Medicines are central to managing arthritis and osteoporosis, to improve musculoskeletal functions, slow disease progression and reduce pain and inflammation. Pharmaceutical innovations over the last several years have improved the efficacy and diversity of medicines available to manage these conditions. However, the adoption of new and more effective drugs is often costly. This report provides information on what medicines Australians are using to manage their musculoskeletal problems, how much do these medicines cost them and trends in the prescription of newer medicines. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10606 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11158 Ovarian cancer was the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death among women in 2006. Although the prognosis for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer was relatively poor compared with a number of other cancers, the prognosis has improved over time. These and other data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of ovarian cancer in Australia including how ovarian cancer rates differ by age, Indigenous status, country of birth, socioeconomic status and geographical area. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11158 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10637 This report presents results of an audit of the quality of Indigenous identification in hospital separations data and makes recommendations regarding the use of Indigenous status information. The report is a useful resource for health information managers and researchers. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10637 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10858 During 2008-09, there were 441 adoptions across Australia (one more than in 2007-08): - 61% were intercountry adoptions, 15% were local and 24% were 'known' child adoptions - 71% of all intercountry adoptions were from China, South Korea, the Philippines and Ethiopia - 71% of adopted children were aged less than 5 years. This report contains comprehensive information relating to adoptions in Australia, including characteristics of adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10858 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11419 The community housing data collection captures data held by state and territory housing authorities on all community housing organisations managing government-funded dwellings. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11419 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11420 State and territory housing authorities managed 336,464 public rental housing dwellings at 30 June 2009, of which approximately 98% were occupied. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11420 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/11418 Over 11,500 households were living in state owned and managed Indigenous housing at 30 June 2009, occupying 95% of all SOMIH dwellings. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 11418 http://aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10859 During 2008-09 across Australia, over 200,000 children were the subject of one or more child protection notifications; almost 33,000 children were the subject of one or more substantiations; over 35,000 children were on care and protection orders; and around 34,000 children were living in out-of-home care. This report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 10859