AIHW - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
AIHW - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
05/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2024 21:21
Health checks and follow-ups for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Through Medicare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people can receive annual health checks from their doctor, as well as follow-up services from other health professionals, that are specifically for First Nations people. These services aim to identify and treat common health conditions that disproportionately affect First Nations people.
- Cat. no: IHW 209
Findings from this report:
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28% of First Nations people had an annual health check in 2023
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63% of First Nations people received at least one health check in the 5-year period to 30 June 2023
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45% of First Nations people who had a health check in 2022 had a follow-up service within 12 months
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In 2023, over two-thirds of health check patients aged 55 and over had a chronic disease management service