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Sugar in the bush: rural and remote diabetes [DVD] (2008)

Author

Moses G, Corpus S, Heggie H, O'Dea K, Phillips P

Publisher

Rural Health Education Foundation

City

Deakin, ACT

Type

Audiovisual

Description

Australians living in rural and remote areas have been shown to have higher rates of risk factors and mortality from diabetes than their metropolitan counterparts. In 2004-05, it was found that death rates due to diabetes were significantly higher in all regional areas.

This program explores the treatment and management of diabetes in rural and remote Australia. The context is explored through four case studies, developed by The Menzies School of Health Research. The case studies highlight a variety of special circumstances, including pregnancy, older age, and co-morbidity.

Rural Health Education Foundation abstract

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Contact details

Head office

Rural Health Education Foundation
Unit 17K
2 King Street
Deakin ACT 2600
PO Box 324
Curtin ACT 2605
Ph: (02) 6232 5480
Fax: (02) 6232 5484
Email: rhef@rhef.com.au

Sydney office

Rural Health Education Foundation
Ground Floor
810 Pacific Highway
Gordon NSW 2072
PO BOX 62
Gordon NSW 2072