Conclusion
The New South Wales Population Health Survey began as a continuous survey in 2002, following adult health surveys in 1997 and 1998. Most indicators are now collected and reported annually but some are collected and reported biennially and triennially. Trends for some of these indicators are highlighted below by country of birth.
Persons born in the United Kingdom
Among persons born in the United Kingdom there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: vaccinations against influenza, smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, diabetes or high blood glucose, overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, and difficulties getting health care.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant decreases in: any alcohol risk drinking, and excellent or very good or good self-rated health status.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, current smoking, current asthma, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in the United Kingdom, 22.0 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 58.5 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 73.0 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 62.9 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in New Zealand
Among persons born in New Zealand there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, overweight and obesity, and high blood pressure.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant decreases in: any alcohol risk drinking, current smoking, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, and dental visits in the last 12 months.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in New Zealand, 12.1 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 58.2 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 69.1 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 66.3 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in China
Among persons born in China there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: smoke-free households and homes with a smoke alarm or detector.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in China, 13.6 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 39.7 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 79.4 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 37.1 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Vietnam
Among persons born in Vietnam there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector and high blood pressure.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant decreases in: any alcohol risk drinking.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Vietnam, 9.2 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 45.3 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 54.4 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 40.6 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Italy
Among persons born in Italy there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: smoke-free households and homes with a smoke alarm or detector.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant decreases in: recommended vegetable consumption.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Italy, 22.8 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 40.9 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 65.0 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 65.7 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in the Lebanon
Among persons born in the Lebanon there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in the Lebanon, 7.8 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 51.9 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 46.0 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 60.2 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in the Philippines
Among persons born in the Philippines there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in the Philippines, 9.8 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 59.7 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 64.2 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 60.3 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in India
Among persons born in India there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector and high blood pressure.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in India, 18.0 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 46.4 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 74.6 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 69.6 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Hong Kong
Among persons born in Hong Kong there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: current asthma.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Hong Kong, 9.4 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 50.8 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 66.2 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 46.7 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Greece
Among persons born in Greece there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Greece, 17.6 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 61.6 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 39.2 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 63.3 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Germany
Among persons born in Germany there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: vaccinations against influenza.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, current smoking, smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Germany, 16.9 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 41.7 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 67.9 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 58.7 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in South Africa
Among persons born in South Africa there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: homes with a smoke alarm or detector, and diabetes or high blood glucose.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in South Africa, 12.7 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 57.5 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 77.6 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 56.9 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in the Netherlands
Among persons born in the Netherlands, between 1997 and 2005, there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended fruit consumption, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in the Netherlands, 28.0 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 52.1 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 67.7 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 66.2 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in the United States
Among persons born in the United States there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: recommended fruit consumption.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: any alcohol risk drinking, recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, vaccinations against influenza, current smoking, smoke-free households, homes with a smoke alarm or detector, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, current asthma, diabetes or high blood glucose, all natural teeth missing, dental visits in the last 12 months, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, difficulties getting health care, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in the United States, 13.9 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 66.9 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 81.5 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 70.2 per cent visited neighbours.
Persons born in Australia
Among persons born in Australia there have been significant changes in some indicators while other indicators have not changed significantly.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant increases in: recommended fruit consumption, vaccinations against influenza, smoke-free households, home with a smoke alarm or detector, diabetes or high blood glucose, overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, high or very high psychological distress, high cholesterol, and difficulties getting health care.
Between 1997 and 2005 there have been significant decreases in: any alcohol risk drinking, current smoking, excellent or very good or good self-rated health status, all natural teeth missing, and dental visits in the last 12 months.
Between 1997 and 2005 there has been no significant change in: recommended vegetable consumption, use of lower fat milks, adequate physical activity, current asthma, hospital admissions, and emergency department presentations.
Between 2002 and 2005, among persons born in Australia, 26.1 per cent were vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in the last 5 years, 60.2 per cent attended a community event in the last 6 months, 70.6 per cent felt most people can be trusted, and 67.5 per cent visited neighbours.
The future
The collection and reporting plan for the New South Wales Population Health Survey to 2012 can be found at www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/survey/hsurvey.html. The continued monitoring of indicators via the Survey will provide information to assist health professionals, health service planners and those involved in development of health policy.
Tables
- Persons born in United Kingdom
- Persons born in New Zealand
- Persons born in China
- Persons born in Vietnam
- Persons born in Italy
- Persons born in Lebanon
- Persons born in Philippines
- Persons born in India
- Persons born in Hong Kong
- Persons born in Greece
- Persons born in Germany
- Persons born in South Africa
- Persons born in Netherlands
- Persons born in USA
- Persons born in Australia
| Source: | New South Wales Population Health Survey 2006 (HOIST). Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health. |
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| Last updated on: | 1 June 2006 |