Australian Bureau of Statistics, 11/12/2019
A new report shows mixed health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a reduction in smoking and improvements in how people feel about their health, but an increased proportion of people with chronic conditions causing significant health problems.
The 2018-19 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) examines long-term health conditions, risk factors, and social and emotional well-being indicators. The survey included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all states and territories and included people in both non-remote and remote areas.
Contents include:
- Key statistics
- Chronic conditions
- Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Mental health
- Ear disease and hearing problems
- Disability
- Alcohol consumption
- Diet, weight and exercise (adult)
- Diet and weight (children)
- High blood pressure
- Physical harm
- Smoking
- Substance use
- Self-assessed health statusfru
- Use of health services
- Key findings for states and territories