Diabetes Prevalence

Description

Diabetes Australia – Victoria has released information about diabetes prevalence in Victoria. The information shows the number of persons diagnosed with diabetes and the percentage of the population this represents over the five year period between the last two Censuses.

Quality and Applicability

Prevalence figures are likely to be an underestimate of actual rates experienced at the population level. Diabetes Australia – Victoria estimates that for every person diagnosed with the condition there may be another who is symptomatic but undiagnosed.

Rates of diabetes have almost doubled in the five year period between the last two Censuses. Emerging trends show an increase in diabetes 'hotspots' across Victoria, i.e. areas with greater than 4.0% of the population diagnosed with the condition. Diabetes prevalence rates are the best figures to use if you want to find out about diabetes 'hotspots' in Victoria.

Coverage

Diabetes prevalence figures are available for local government areas.

Reference Date

The most current diabetes prevalence figures are for 2001 and 2006.

Release Date

Diabetes prevalence figures for 2001 and 2006 were released in 2006.

Access

Find diabetes prevalence figures through Diabetes Australia – Victoria.

Cost and Format

Diabetes prevalence figures can be viewed online and are accessible free of charge.

More Information

For more information, telephone (03) 9667 1777, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to Diabetes Australia – Victoria,

Additional Data Source(s)

None.