This report focuses on the appropriate use of certain medications for the management of obstructive airways disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Appropriate use of medications is important in maximising health benefits for patients, minimising the negative effects of medications, and controlling health costs. This report focuses on the appropriate use of...

This report provides a progress update on the records changes against the Action Plan's baseline data, and details progress on the Action Plan's activities. When the Action Plan was launched, Chief Executives from DPMC, Health, Customs, Justice, Police, Corrections and Te Puni Kokiri were charged with reporting on progress every six months from October 2009...

First results from the Australian Health Survey have some good and bad news; smoking rates continue to fall, as do rates of drinking at risky levels, but the number of people who are overweight and obese continues to rise.

This report represents the significant contributions and the continuing partnership of Cancer Australia, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, and the Australasian Association of Cancer Registries. Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the wellbeing of those diagnosed by ensuring that evidence informs cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive...

This report looks into the current research regarding dementia and Alzheimer's disease prevention and offers ideas for possible future solutions.