The Health of Queenslanders is a report from Queensland Health's Chief Health Officer, to inform Queenslanders about the health status of the population, as described in the Queensland Health Action Plan 2005. This report is published every two years and commenced in 2006. The Queensland Government is committed to informing Queenslanders about the performance of the health system through regular reporting on the health status and burden of disease of the state's population.
The Health of Queenslanders 2006 will:
Information from these reports will inform service planning in Queensland Health and with partner agencies and other government departments, with the goal to continue to improve health outcomes. In addition these reports will be an essential source of reference within Queensland Health for those needing quick access to health data to inform planning or to answer media or public enquiries.
These reports are intended for a wide variety of users, including population health practitioners, planners, policy analysts, researchers, students and the general public.
A personal booklet to help Queenslanders make healthy lifestyle choices is available. The information in the booklet derives from The Health of Queenslanders 2006 and includes practical advice about food, being active, smoking, drinking responsibly and other health issues.
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