AIHW findings show strong evidence of positive GP–patient relationships More than 80% of Australians feel the quality of care they received from their GP or other healthcare providers is ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report.
AIHW deaths data shows value of preventive care The latest deaths data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows the value of preventive healthcare.
Update graphic images on cigarette packages to remind of health risks, experts say A new survey shows half of smokers do not know about all health problems associated with smoking. Cancer Council Victoria is now asking for an upgrade of the graphic images on cigarette packaging.
Kidney disease on the rise among older Australians: AIHW report Chronic kidney disease is increasing in older people, with the proportion of Australians aged 65–74 with the disease three times higher than for those aged 55–64, a recent report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found.
Recording Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status vital to meeting health needs Proper identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in general practice is crucial for data collection and delivering better healthcare.
Alcohol and amphetamines most common drugs for which people receive treatment The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released its latest report on findings of Australians seeking treatment for alcohol and other drugs per state and territory.
Pain and opioid use overloading health system: Report Pain and opioid use are major issues burdening the Australian healthcare system, latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare research has revealed.
Australians are visiting their GP more and more Australians now see their GP an average of 6.1 times a year, up from 5.4 times in 2010–11, according to new research.
Fatal disease burden falls by 20%: AIHW report Australia’s rate of fatal burden from all diseases decreased by 19.6% between 2003 and 2015.
Australia’s health gap is narrowing – but not fast enough Focusing on health will not be enough to eliminate the 10-year difference between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians, a new report has found.