Better health and ageing for all Australians

Health topic quickview: Diseases and conditions

A collection of Diseases and conditions-related information in the Health and Ageing website.

Communicable diseases information

22 October 2012

This page contains information on some of the activities of the Office of Health Protection, in managing communicable diseases in Australia

Chronic disease

26 September 2012

Chronic diseases are leading causes of death and disability in Australia.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)

18 June 2012

Chronic Kidney Disease is a debilitating chronic disease in its own right, but can also contribute to, or be impacted by, other prominent chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus.