Goal

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

Indicator - 4.2.1.

The proportion of Tasmanians 15 years and over reporting their health as very good or excellent

Measure of Progress - 4.2.1.1.

The proportion of Tasmanians 15 years and over reporting their health as very good or excellent

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Baseline Measurement

At the time of 2001 National Health Survey, an estimated 50.5% of the Tasmanian population aged 15 or more assessed their health as very good or excellent.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 4362.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Health professionals regard self-assessment as a good indicator of people’s actual health status

Explanation of measure

The measure is an estimate derived from the National Health Survey. It is the estimate of the proportion of the Tasmanian population aged 15 or more who assessed their health as very good or excellent.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	-
2010	10% increase on 2005
2015	10% increase on 2010
2020	10% increase on 2015