The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a report; Chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2011. The report was released on 16 September, and confirms chronic kidney disease as a serious and common health problem among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Copies of the report can be obtained from the AIHW website.
Further information:
Lynelle Moon
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Ph: (02) 6244 1235
Mobile: 0414 899 826
For media copies of the report:
Publications Officer
Ph: (02) 6244 1032