Publications

Monitoring the impact of air pollution on asthma in Australia: a methods paper

Air pollution can trigger asthma and, in severe cases, has been associated with hospitalisation and death. How much of a problem is air pollution though? What proportion of asthma exacerbations ... Published 22 March 2010.

Cardiovascular medicines and primary health care: a regional analysis

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 ... Published 17 March 2010.

Creating nationally-consistent health information: engaging with the national health information committees

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 ... Published 12 March 2010.

Spinal cord injury, Australia 2007-08

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 ... Published 10 March 2010.

Risk of invasive breast cancer in women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ in Australia between 1995 and 2005

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 ... Published 9 March 2010.

The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia

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 ... Published 5 March 2010.

Medication use for arthritis and osteoporosis

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 ... Published 25 February 2010.

Ovarian cancer in Australia: an overview, 2010

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 ... Published 24 February 2010.

Indigenous identification in hospital separations data: quality report

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 ... Published 19 February 2010.

Adoptions Australia 2008-09

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 ... Published 5 February 2010.