Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and emphysema, are very prevalent in Australia. They disrupt the daily life and productivity of many individuals and lead to thousands of deaths each year. Many of these diseases are largely preventable and manageable. This report brings together data from a variety of sources to highlight the prevalence and...

This report provides information on the oral health and use of dental services among migrants in Australia. Data on tooth loss, dental visiting patterns, treatment received, affordability of dental care and the impacts of oral health on lifestyle are presented. Also in this series are new reports on oral health and access to dental care...

This report presents detailed projections of cancer incidence for major cancers. It provides projections of both incidence rates and expected numbers of new cases by age and sex for 60 cancers and groups of cancers. The projections in this report are based on trends in national cancer incidence data from 1982 to 2001. This report...

Asthma is an important health problem in Australia. This report brings together data from a wide range of sources to describe the current status of Asthma in Australia. It includes information on the number of people who have asthma, who receive various treatments for asthma, who have written asthma action plans, and who visit their...

This report presents data on services provided or funded by governments under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement, and the people accessing these services between 1 July 2003 and 30 June 2004. It presents a range of data relating to service users, their characteristics, their informal carers, and patterns of service usage, and information on the...