Mixed outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Smoking rates have declined, but nearly one in two people have a chronic condition that poses a significant health problem, a new ABS report found.
Number of people delaying their GP consultation declining But nearly one third of people living in outer-regional, remote or very remote areas have reported visiting an ED because a GP was unavailable.
Mental health issues increasing among Australians The latest ABS National Health Survey has revealed higher levels of anxiety, psychological distress and depression among millions of Australians.
Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.
Smoking question unlikely to be included in 2021 census Professor David Thomas, a tobacco-control researcher who led the submission, is disappointed by the outcome but vows to keep fighting.
Improving health literacy: How GPs can help Professor Mark Harris talks about new data on health literacy in Australia, and how GPs can identify and help patients most in need.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and family violence A new report of previously unpublished data reveals the extent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s experience of family violence.
Family violence directory provides a comprehensive data resource The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a first-of-its-kind central directory for family, domestic and sexual violence statistics.
Health snapshot of the ‘typical Australian’ The average Australian is a non-smoker and has never smoked, does 42 minutes of daily exercise, is overweight or obese, and does not eat enough vegetables, according to a new report from the ABS.
Most people happy with their GP, but young people feel less satisfied Young people are less satisfied with their GP experience than patients aged 65 and older, according to a new ABS report.