15 Questions
What is the leading cause of infant deaths in Australia?
Perinatal conditions
Between 1998 and 2017, how much did the infant mortality rate change in Australia?
Decreased
Where is the infant and childhood mortality rate higher in Australia?
Remote and very remote parts
In the context of child mortality (2015-2017), what was the leading cause of childhood deaths in Australia?
Injuries
Which group experiences higher infant and childhood mortality rates in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
What were the leading causes of infant deaths in Australia between 1998 and 2017?
Perinatal conditions and Congenital anomalies
What percentage of children aged 5–14 do not eat enough vegetables?
96%
How many children aged 0–14 were homeless on Census night in 2016?
19,400
How many hospitalised injury cases were reported for children aged 0–14 in 2016–17?
66,500
What percentage of the population in Australia is aged over 65?
16%
What percentage of children met guidelines for unhealthy excess weight?
25%
Between 2014 and 2018, what was the percentage increase in children not eating enough vegetables?
4%
How many hospitalised injury cases were reported for children aged 0–14 around 10 years earlier than 2016–17?
~60,000
In what year was the proportion of homeless children on Census night found to be similar to that in 2006?
2016
What is the approximate proportion of homeless children on Census night in 2006?
~0.5%
Explore the biopsychosocial factors affecting people's health throughout different stages of the lifespan, from pre-conception to older adulthood. Delve into the changes in mortality rates, including infant mortality in Australia.
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