The high prevalence of obesity (almost 20 per cent) among Australian adults and the strong association between obesity and an increased risk of ill health, functional limitation and disability are well documented. This bulletin examines the relationship between obesity and absenteeism from work among the almost 10,000 employed men and women who participated in the...

This report presents data on the five endorsed dimensions of need - homelessness, overcrowding, affordability, dwelling conditions and connection to essential services. It also assess the feasibility of including an additional three dimensions in the model-appropriateness of housing, security of tenure and emerging housing needs. The report compares housing outcomes of Indigenous and non-Indigenous households...

This report identifies those groups of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds that have a high prevalence or risk of diabetes compared with the Australian-born population. The report describes the demographics of these groups in relation to the size of the community, their proficiency in English, and location within Australia. The report also identifies...

This series of data briefings, covering each state and territory, presents findings from the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set, a nationally agreed set of common data items collected by government funded service providers of clients of alcohol and other drug treatment services.

This report compares each of the seven geographical categories of rural, remote and metropolitan Australia with the national average, in terms of GP and patient characteristics, patient reasons for encounter, problems managed and treatments provided. Results are further analysed using the Australian Standard Geographical Classification Remoteness Structure.