Research finds chess and crosswords help lower dementia risk Mentally stimulating activities like games are helpful to lower the risk for one of the leading causes of death in Australia.
Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
People seeking help for alcohol reaches decade-long peak Almost half of all substance use treatment episodes involve alcohol as a drug of concern, new data shows.
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
Proportion of Level B attendances drops: AIHW While still the most common type of consultation, its use has plateaued despite overall GP attendances having increased.
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.
Ill health burden increases in Australia New statistics from the AIHW suggest that people spent more time unwell in 2022 than previous years – a trend driven by COVID-19.
Nearly $11b spent on mental and substance use disorders annually Australia now spends more on mental health and substance use disorders each year than injuries, new AIHW data reveals.
‘Suboptimal’ uptake of ACS medicines regimen: AIHW One in three hospitalised ACS patients delays starting medication after being discharged, prompting a call for increased post-hospitalisation support.
Huge spike in diabetes diagnoses in past two decades The percentage of the Australian population living with diabetes has increased significantly in the past two decades, new AIHW research suggests.