Epidemiology

Report on Epidemiology of Diabetes in Tasmania

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Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem. It is the sixth leading underlying cause of death and the seventh major cause of premature death and chronic disability in Australia. In 2000, it was estimated that there were about 940,000 people over the age of 25 years with diabetes in Australia. The number of Australians suffering from diabetes was projected to increase to 1.23 million in the year 2010.

Detailed statistics have been compiled and presented in a report which highlights the incidence, prevalence, mortality and changing trends related to diabetes in Tasmania. The information provided in the report will be a valuable resource for health professionals and policy makers to develop effective prevention programs and to improve the health services for the care of people with diabetes.