With risk factors that are highly prevalent in Australia, including diabetes and high blood pressure, the number of Australians at risk of chronic kidney disease is increasing. Indigenous Australians in particular are at high risk. Chronic kidney disease may lead to serious illness and death, yet in many cases chronic kidney disease is preventable and...

This report provides detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviours and incidents, and support for drug-related policy and legislation. The report features analysis relating to young people – reflecting the inclusion in the 2004 survey of 12–13 year olds – and new material on mental and physical health.

The high prevalence of obesity (almost 20 per cent) among Australian adults and the strong association between obesity and an increased risk of ill health, functional limitation and disability are well documented. This bulletin examines the relationship between obesity and absenteeism from work among the almost 10,000 employed men and women who participated in the...

This report presents data on the five endorsed dimensions of need - homelessness, overcrowding, affordability, dwelling conditions and connection to essential services. It also assess the feasibility of including an additional three dimensions in the model-appropriateness of housing, security of tenure and emerging housing needs. The report compares housing outcomes of Indigenous and non-Indigenous households...

This report identifies those groups of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds that have a high prevalence or risk of diabetes compared with the Australian-born population. The report describes the demographics of these groups in relation to the size of the community, their proficiency in English, and location within Australia. The report also identifies...