This report tested the views of close to 48,000 young people between the ages of 11-24. Data is provided on the issues of concern to young women in Victoria, including body image.  Further Info

Take me to the external Data Source

http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/document-downloads/cat_view/132-annual-mission-australia-youth-survey

The Victorian Burden of Disease study includes data for Victorian women that details their potential reduced healthy life expectancy (or death) due to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 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

Take me to the external Data Source

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

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) includes the percentage of Australian women aged 28-33 who feel dissatisfied with their body shape and/or their weight. Data is reported by the level of dissatisfaction and by region (metropolitan, rural and remote).  Further Info

Take me to the external Data Source

http://www.alswh.org.au/surveys.html

This webpage includes a variety of statistics giving a snapshot of body image, eating disorders, dieting and some of the associated issues. The data includes some data for Australian women.  Further Info

Take me to the external Data Source

http://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/content/view/57/60/