Goal

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

Indicator - 4.2.2.

Proportion of the Tasmanians 18 years and over who report their level of psychological distress as high/very high

Measure of Progress - 4.2.2.1.

Proportion of the Tasmanians 18 years and over who report their level of psychological distress as high/very high.

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Baseline Measurement

At the time of 2001 National Health Survey, an estimated 14.0% of the Tasmanian population aged 18 or more were assessed as having a level of psychological distress as high or very high.

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. High levels of psychological distress indicate potential cases of anxiety disorders and depression in the community

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 18 or more who were assessed as having a level of psychological distress as high or very high.

Tasmania Together Targets

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