The Australian Burden of Disease Study: measuring the loss of health from diseases, injuries and risk factors

Mathers, Colin D; Stevenson, Chris E; Begg, Stephen J

In 1998-1999 the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare carried out a national study of the burden of disease and injury in Australia,^1,2in close collaboration with the Victorian Department of Human Services, which conducted a parallel analysis concurrently in Victoria.^3,4 Here, the principal investigators present the key findings.

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Mathers C, Vos T, Stevenson C. The burden of disease and injury inAustralia summary report. Australian Institute of Health andWelfare. Canberra: AIHW, 1999. Also at:<http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/health/bdiasr.html>(accessed 12 May 2000).
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Vos T, Begg S. The Victorian Burden of Disease Study: Mortality.Melbourne: Public Health and Development Division, Department ofHuman Services, 1999. Also at:<http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/9903009/index.htm>(accessed 12 May 2000).
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Vos T, Begg S. The Victorian Burden of Disease Study: Morbidity.Melbourne: Public Health Division, Department of Human Services,2000. Also at:<http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/9909065/index.htm>(accessed 12 May 2000).
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