4833.0.55.001 - Health of Older People in Australia: A Snapshot, 2004-05 (ABS)

This article provides a brief overview of the health of individuals 65+ in Australia.  It is based on data from a number of ABS surveys.

4905.0.55.001 - Mature Age Persons Statistical Profile: Health, Dec 2004 (ABS)

This document provides an overview of the health of individuals 54-64 in Australia.  It is available to download as a pdf.

4362.0 - National Health Survey: Summary of Results; State Tables, 2005-05 (ABS)

This is a link to the excel data tables from the national health survey.  Data on health conditions is available by age groupings for Australia and states.

AIHW: Australia's Health 2008

This is an comprehensive report on Australia's health.  Chapter 6 focuses on health across the life span and includes information and statistics on health and ageing.

4430.0.55.001 - Disability, Ageing and Carers: Disability and Long Term Health Conditions (ABS)

This is a link to the excel data tables from the survey of Disabilty, Ageing and Carers.  Data on disabilities and health conditions is available by age groupings.

AIHW: Obesity trends in older Australians

This AIHW publication reports on rates of obesity in older adults. 

AIHW: Vision problems in older Australians

This publication reports on the prevalence of vision problems in older adults in Australia.

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