A256B: Policy pathways to reduce the burden of illness and costs of diabetes and hypertension in Australian women

Policy pathways to reduce the burden of illness and costs of diabetes and hypertension in Australian women

Approved: 2011

Collaborators:

Dr Jennifer Stewart Williams
Prof David Sibbritt
Dr Xenia Dolja-Gore
Dr Andrew Searles
Dr Michelle Cunich
Miss Tina Navin
Prof Chris Doran
Dr Dominique Cadilhac
A/Prof Kerry Inder
Prof Christopher Levi
Dr Dennis Petrie
A/Prof Philip Clarke
Dr Rodney Ling

Synopsis

In this study we are comparing the health and social characteristics of groups of mid-and older-aged ALSWH women who reported having cardiovascular-related conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, in their surveys. Analyses of ALSWH records individually linked to the NSW Admitted Patient Data Collection are being undertaken to assess patterns of health service use in these women. The study will include longitudinal modelling of patterns of health, illness, health behaviours and service use over time.