Rheumatoid arthritis is an often serious joint disease that affects around 400,000 Australians and is the second most common type of arthritis, after osteoarthritis. This report provides information on other symptoms, effects and treatments, as well as looking at prevention.Rheumatoid arthritis is an often serious joint disease that affects around 400,000 Australians and is the...

This report examines the feasibility of implementing a nationally agreed set of administrative data items to provide answers to some of the key policy questions in relation to child care and preschool services in Australia.This report examines the feasibility of implementing the Children's Services National Minimum Data Set (CSNMDS) - a nationally agreed set of...

This report finds that all measures of tooth loss, poorer oral health and unfavourable dental visiting patterns were more prevalent among non-capital-city residents than capital-city dwellers. • Complete tooth loss was more prevalent among older age groups and non-capital-city residents. • Inadequate natural dentition (having less than 21 teeth) was more prevalent among non-capital-city residents...

This report builds on previous findings from studies on mortality and cancer incidence of personnel who worked on the Royal Australian Air Force F-111 fuel tanks in 1997.In 1977, the Royal Australian Air Force commenced a series of Deseal / Reseal (DSRS) programs on the fuel tanks of F-111 aircraft. These programs were implemented to...

This report summarises the characteristics of people who were 'on the books' during 2007-08 and the Younger People With Disability in Residential Aged Care services they received. This report includes information from the 2007-08 Younger People With Disability in Residential Aged Care Minimum Data Set (YPIRAC MDS). It summarises the characteristics of people who were...