Goal

Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services

Indicator - 4.1.6.

Prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in persons aged 25-64

Measure of Progress - 4.1.6.1.

Prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in persons aged 25-64

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Baseline Measurement

As at the 31st December 2000, 1.8% of the population aged 25-64 years had registered under the National Diabetes Services Scheme as sufferers of Type 2 diabetes

Where does this information come from?

Diabetes Tasmania

Why do we use this Measure?

If the instances of Type 2 diabetes decrease it should reflect improved lifestyle (e.g., fitness, diet and reduction in obesity.)

Explanation of measure

The measure is the number of people aged 25-64 years registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme as sufferers of Type 2 diabetes expressed as a percentage of all persons aged 25-64 years.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	maintain against 2005
2015	5% reduction on 2010
2020	10% reduction on 2015