This data includes the number of Victorian women with diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and back pain. Data reported in the National Health Survey: Summary of Results, 2007-08 (ABS cat. No. 4364.0) includes a more detailed breakdown of diagnosed musculoskeletal condition for Australian women along with the type of action taken and the medications used.  Further Info

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http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/mf/4362.0

The percentage of Victorian women with diagnosed osteoporosis and arthritis by age group. Data is also available in a time series (2001-2007) comparison.  Further Info

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http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthstatus/vphs.htm

The Victorian Burden of Disease study includes data for Victorian women that details their potential reduced healthy life expectancy (or death) due to musculoskeletal conditions. Data is reported by age group and includes; number of deaths, years of life lost (YLL), years lived with a disability (YLD), disability-adjusted life years (DALY), incidence and prevalence. The disability weights for conditions are included.  Further Info

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http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthstatus/bod/bod_vic.htm

This site provides access to the Burden of Disease estimates search tool allowing users to locate the particular musculoskeletal burden of disease estimates for Victorian women by desired outcome measure and condition. Data is available at the state, regional and/or LGA level and includes life expectancy, disability adjusted life years, years of life lost and years lived with a disability. Access the tool via the 'Search bod estimates' link.  Further Info

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http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthstatus/bod/bod_reg.htm

In 2004–05, the Australian Bureau of Statistics conducted two nationwide health surveys: the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey and the National Health Survey. These surveys were designed to enable comparisons between the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people. The report presents data collected from persons aged 15 years and over, including musculoskeletal conditions.  Further Info

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http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/4724.0.55.004Main%20Features42004-05?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=4724.0.55.004&issue=2004-05&num=&view=