Public Health

This page provides an access point to public health related information on the Victorian Government Health Information website. The information accessed through this page is principally directed at those working in the health industry or associated with activities impacting upon public health.

What's New

The 2008 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards are now open!
The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in Victorian public healthcare and honour the initiatives that are improving the performance of our healthcare system. Entries close at 6 pm, 10 June 2008.

Victorian Population Health Survey 2006
The Victorian Population Health Survey 2006 provides the latest snapshot of health and lifestyle behaviours, including how the state rates on physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, fruit and vegetable intake, obesity, asthma and diabetes prevalence.

Future prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australian children and adolescents, 2005-2025
Includes predicted body mass index (BMI) in children and adults, prevalence of overweight and/or obesity and the absolute number of Australians and Victorians overweight and/or obese in 2005, 2015 and 2025.

Victorian Environmental Health Indicator Project (VEHIP)