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Australia's health 2022 - Home - Australian Institute of …

(4 days ago) WebAustralia's health 2022. Australia's health 2022 is the AIHW's 18th biennial report on the health of Australians. It is a mix of short statistical updates and longer discussions exploring selected topical health issues, including a focus on the health …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/australias-health

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National Health Survey, 2022 Australian Bureau of Statistics

(6 days ago) WebThe National Health Survey (NHS) 2022 is the most recent in a series of Australia-wide health surveys. It is designed to collect a wide range of information about the health of Australians, including: Prevalence of health conditions. Prevalence of health risk factors (such as smoking and vaping, alcohol consumption, and physical activity)

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-survey/latest-release

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Australia's health 2022: in brief - Australian Institute of …

(9 days ago) WebAustralia’s health: topic summaries. Australia's health 2022: in brief. ISSN: 2651-9801. ISBN: 978-1-76054-977-0. Cat. no: AUS 241. Pages: 72. $202.5 billion was spent on health in 2019–20, about $7,900 per person. 81.2 years was the life expectancy for a boy born in 2018–20, and 85.3 years for a girl.

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2022-in-brief/summary

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Health conditions prevalence - Australian Bureau of …

(2 days ago) WebEight in ten (81.4%) people had at least one long-term health condition in 2022, and almost all (99.2%) people aged 65 years and over had at least one long-term health condition. Prevalence of other long-term health conditions included: More than a quarter (28.1%) of people were short sighted and three in ten (30.4%) were long sighted.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/health-conditions-prevalence/latest-release

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Australia’s health 2020: data insights - Australian Institute …

(4 days ago) WebCurrent focus in Australia’s health. Australia’s health 2020: data insights examines issues related to health and health systems. It underscores both the importance of data, and of building the evidence base, in achieving …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2020-data-insights/summary

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Chronic conditions in Australia - Department of Health …

(3 days ago) WebThey report on 8 common conditions: arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and mental health conditions. These 8 common conditions have a big impact on Australians, as: 1 in 2 Australians (50%) have at least 1. 3 in 5 Australians (60%) aged over 65 years have more than 1.

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/chronic-conditions/chronic-conditions-in-australia

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Health conditions and risks Australian Bureau of Statistics

(8 days ago) WebHealth conditions prevalence. Eight in ten (81.4%) people had at least one long-term health condition. One in two (49.9%) people had at least one chronic condition. Mental and behavioural conditions (26.1%), back problems (15.7%), and arthritis (14.5%) were the most common chronic conditions. Reference period.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks

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Meta title Home-based care for people with a chronic

(Just Now) WebYou may be eligible to receive government subsidies towards home care services, including personal care services, allied health support and nursing. Subsidies may be available through a few schemes: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to give people with permanent disabilities personal care and support.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/help-to-remain-living-at-home-if-you-have-a-chronic-disease-or-serious-illness

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What are the health effects of mould, and how do you get …

(1 days ago) WebThe World Health Organization has previously estimated that mould affects between 10 and 50 per cent of homes in Australia. Research suggests these are more likely to be in low-income communities.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2022-05-23/mould-health-effects-how-do-you-get-rid-of-it/101085258

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Chronic conditions - Department of Health and Aged Care

(1 days ago) WebIn Australia, 10 common chronic conditions contribute to. Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2023) Chronic conditions and multimorbidity, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 25 January …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/chronic-conditions

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The Australian health system - Department of Health and Aged Care

(3 days ago) WebAustralia shares other health system challenges with countries around the world — the rising cost of the health system, being able to respond to new health issues, inequality in access to health services and hospital waiting times. Cost of health care in Australia. Australia’s health system is complex — and so are its funding arrangements.

https://www.health.gov.au/about-us/the-australian-health-system

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Solving Australia's homelessness crisis needs more than housing

(1 days ago) WebUnfortunately homelessness is growing in Australia, with tens of thousands of people in this country without a home. According to a UNSW report, over 91,000 Australians experienced homelessness

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-23/homelessness-crisis-australia-solutions-empathy-care/101988838

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Key issues of health and safety for workers in residential aged care

(3 days ago) WebRecently in Australia, nationwide concerns for persons in resident care prompted a Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (2018–2021) (), which provides evidence that workforce development and OHS exhibit a leadership deficit and have been underfunded and undervalued.The Royal Commission concluded that many …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9853045/

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Mental health disorders in young Australians surge by 47 per cent …

(3 days ago) WebMental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years, new data shows, as experts warn the health system is struggling to cope with the growing complexity and

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-05/abs-data-shows-mental-health-anxiety-depression-rising/102928618

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Australia's health 2020: in brief - Australian Institute of Health and

(9 days ago) WebAustralia’s health 2020: in brief. ISSN: 2651-9488. ISBN: 978-1-76054-691-5. Cat. no: AUS 232. Pages: 76. There were 11.5 million hospitalisations in 2018–19—6.9 million in public hospitals; 4.6 million in private hospitals. Coronary heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia.

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2020-in-brief/summary

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Public Health Issues in Australia VU Online

(3 days ago) WebObesity. Obesity is a significant public health issue in Australia. A recent study by the Australian Insitute of Health and Welfare found two in three (67 per cent) Australians aged 18 and over were overweight or obese. That's around 12.5 million adults.

https://online.vu.edu.au/blog/public-health-issues-in-australia

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Share of mental health issues faced while working from home …

(2 days ago) WebAccording to a survey conducted in Australia, around 53.9 women and around 46.3 men experienced a mental health issue such as stress or anxiety while working from home due to the COVID pandemic in

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247971/australia-breakdown-of-mental-health-issues-while-working-from-home-by-gender/

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Environmental health - Department of Health and Aged Care

(3 days ago) WebThe physical, chemical and biological environment we live in affects our wellbeing. Clean drinking water, good hygiene, effective pest and disease control, and good housing is important to our overall health. Find out what we’re doing to improve environmental health in Australia. The environment we live and work in affects our health.

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/environmental-health

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Health Australian Bureau of Statistics

(Just Now) WebView available Microdata and TableBuilder. We can provide access to detailed, customisable data on selected topics.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health

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NSW mental health review finds 58,000 people failed by services

(1 days ago) WebComparing National Mental Health Planning Services Framework estimates with patients actually attending NSW community mental health services in 2020-21, the report found there was a 29 per cent

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/my-family-is-suffering-a-terrible-loss-because-of-cracks-in-the-mental-health-system-20240516-p5je50.html

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Quarterly News Update – Issue 7 – May 2024 Safe Work Australia

(9 days ago) WebDownloads. Download PDF - 4.34 MB. Read the plain text version of this issue See other issues. In this issue, we look at the new workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants, provide an update on the upcoming engineered stone ban, and explore the WHS impacts of fatigue. Publication Date:

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/quarterly-news-update-issue-7-may-2024

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Australian Burden of Disease Study 2023, Key findings

(1 days ago) WebIt is a highly infectious disease and has a wide spectrum of severity. The total burden from COVID‑19 was 48,400 DALY (1.8 DALY per 1,000 population) in 2023. Consequently, 0.9% of all health loss was estimated as being due to the direct effects of COVID‑19. It ranked 30th among the specific diseases in 2023.

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/burden-of-disease/australian-burden-of-disease-study-2023/contents/key-findings

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Australia’s ‘National Crisis’ of Domestic Abuse

(4 days ago) WebThe government has now responded: In the new federal budget, Mr. Albanese’s government committed 1 billion Australia dollars, about $665 million, over five years to help women and children

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/world/australia/24ozletter-domestic-violence.html

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Queensland chief health officer declares 'public health alert' over

(5 days ago) WebJohn Gerrard has declared a "public health alert" over the rise in mental health issues among the state's young people, coinciding with the emergence of smart phones and social media.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-21/social-media-harms-young-people-mental-health-queensland/103872476

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Establishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality …

(4 days ago) WebEstablishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program for in-home aged care services – Consultation survey. This survey aims to get feedback from stakeholders on the key issues that need to be considered when establishing new in-home care quality indicators for the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/QI-program-in-home-care-consultation-survey?language=en

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National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020-2022

(2 days ago) WebThere were 4.3 million Australians aged 16–85 years with a 12-month mental disorder. Of these, 1.9 million (45.1%) saw a health professional for their mental health in 2020–2022: 35.5% of people with a 12-month mental disorder saw a general practitioner for their mental health and 21.3% saw a psychologist.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/latest-release

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Traveller to Taiwan fined $9k over pork lunch box - news.com.au

(2 days ago) WebA traveller has been fined NT$200,000 (AU$9,369) for a breach of Taiwan’s biosecurity laws after a sniffer dog discovered their pork and roast chicken combo lunch box. The offender was an

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/traveller-to-taiwan-fined-9k-over-pork-lunch-box/news-story/6319caff997c7615692f18036b66470b

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Chronic health conditions among culturally and linguistically …

(7 days ago) WebThis report explores the prevalence of chronic health conditions reported by people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Australia using data on long-term health conditions and 4 CALD indicators collected through the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cald-australians/chronic-conditions-cald-2021/contents/background

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We asked Australians how they feel about cost-of-living measures …

(6 days ago) WebDarren also deals with mental health issues, but is currently not receiving any treatment due to the costs. "I can't afford it, even under a mental health care plan, which only covers [an initial

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-19/australians-share-their-thoughts-on-cost-of-living-budget/103861210

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Australia reports new avian flu case at poultry farm Reuters

(1 days ago) WebA new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm in Australia's southeastern Victoria state, officials said on Thursday, a day after the country reported its

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/australia-reports-new-avian-flu-case-poultry-farm-2024-05-23/

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AHPPC statement on e-cigarettes – 10 May 2024 - Department of …

(4 days ago) WebStudies have highlighted concerns regarding increased likelihood of cardiovascular and respiratory disease, and oral and dental health problems. The public health risks associated with proliferation of e-cigarette use amongst young people, and the threat posed to Australia's achievements in tobacco control, must be balanced against …

https://www.health.gov.au/news/ahppc-statement-on-e-cigarettes-10-may-2024

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Health of people experiencing homelessness

(2 days ago) WebPeople experiencing homelessness. On Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census night in 2021, more than 122,000 people were estimated to be experiencing homelessness in Australia, up from 116,000 (an increase of 5.2%) since 2016. Of the people experiencing homelessness in 2021, 56% were male, 58% were younger than 35 and 20% identified …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/health-of-people-experiencing-homelessness

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When it comes to children's mental health, tougher action on …

(4 days ago) WebIn Minns's electorate of Kogarah, in Sydney's south, there's been intense activity on the issue. A group of parents with children at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School and St Ursula's

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-24/social-media-ban-children-under-16-government/103885784

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Bill Walton: Basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator

(2 days ago) WebBill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at UCLA, two NBA championships in Portland and Boston and later put the “color” in color commentator, died Monday

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/27/us/bill-walton-death/index.html

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Online bullying and playground taunts can lead to teen mental …

(4 days ago) WebBullying is a type of trauma that falls under the banner of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and it may be contributing to the current surge in youth mental health problems. "These mental

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-26/teenage-cyber-bullying-mental-health-concerns/103803092

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Breast implant removals on the rise in Australia as researchers …

(6 days ago) WebRemoving breast implants, also known as explant surgery, was once a rare procedure but it is becoming more common. Data from the Australian Breast Device Registry (ABDR) shows explant surgery

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-26/breast-implant-removals-explants-on-the-rise-in-australia/103836372

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