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Chronic conditions are those which are long term (lasting more than 6 months) and can have a significant impact on a person's life. Chronic conditions can affect people of all ages. Many chronic conditions can be managed to minimise the severity of the symptoms and the impact on a person's life. Management of chronic conditions may be through medication and/or significant lifestyle changes (for example: dietary changes, taking up exercise programs and/or stress management techniques).
The chronic conditions listed below are not an exhaustive list, but include those conditions which are the focus of the Commonwealth Sharing Health Care Initiative (SHCI) [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing].
The Chronic diseases and associated risk factors [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare] website links to information on the 12 preventable chronic diseases that cause a significant health and cost burden in Australia and the seven risk factors associated with them.
You can find information about other conditions, lifestyle issues and life events by clicking on the links in the navigation bar at the left or on any of the links to resources listed below.
Updated June 2009
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Livewire
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Livewire
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Livewire uses online communities to connect, support and empower young people living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability. Livewire also supports and connects siblings and parents.
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Oct 2009
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About us
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Livewire
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Livewire is working towards providing free and safe online communities for families affected by a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.
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Aug 2009
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Wounds - how to care for them
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Better Health Channel
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A skin wound that fails to heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. Some of the many causes of chronic skin wounds can include trauma, burns, skin cancers or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. Chronic wounds need special care.
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Jul 2009
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How do you measure up?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Is your lifestyle seriously affecting your health? Find out how you Measure Up.
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Jun 2009
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Key indicators of progress for chronic disease and associated determinants: technical report
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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The reporting of statistics about chronic diseases and their associated determinants enables the monitoring of outcomes of interventions and health programs, and helps to assess the needs for health services in the future. This report describes forty-two indicators developed to measure the progress in prevention of chronic disease in Australia.
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Jun 2009
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Other chronic diseases
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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Chronic diseases among Indigenous Australians. Guidelines, health promotion resources, journal articles, reports and publications, theses, bibliography and organisations.
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Feb 2009
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Helping a friend with a chronic illness
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Inspire Foundation
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A chronic illness, is a medical condition that will last a long time or may even be permanent. There's lots of different illnesses that can be classed as chronic. This factsheet gives you more info about what they are and suggestions for supporting a friend with a chronic illness.
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Feb 2009
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Chronic disease and participation in work
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Chronic disease can result in functional limitation and disability associated with ill health. As a result, people with chronic disease may be limited in their ability to participate fully in the workforce.
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Feb 2009
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Fact sheet 23 - chronic physical illness and depression
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beyondblue
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beyondblue Fact Sheet 23 - Chronic Physical Illness and Depression. Information on depression and links with chronic physical illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, stroke, arthiritis, diabetes and cancer.
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Jan 2009
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Media release. New Indigenous campaign to focus on healthy living
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon today launched the national Tomorrow People Starts Today campaign to tackle obesity and chronic disease amongst Indigenous Australians. Tomorrow People Starts Today aims to empower individuals to take action in relation to their health and make changes to ensure they can lead a longer and healthier life.
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Dec 2008
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Cachexia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Cachexia has been defined as a syndrome characterised by progressive loss of lean tissue and body fat. Losses are often in excess to that explained by the associated anorexia.
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Dec 2008
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Non-English speaking background resources
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Non English Speaking background factsheets, print and radio advertisements and an Educator Tool Kit for the 'How do you measure up?' campaign.
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Dec 2008
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Modern management of thyroid replacement therapy
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Australian Prescriber
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Hypothyroidism is a common and chronic condition. Lifelong thyroxine therapy relieves symptoms and restores 'normal' thyroid function.
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Dec 2008
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How do I measure myself?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Find out how to measure your waist to see whether you are at risk of chronic disease.
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Dec 2008
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Chronic childhood illness - managing the emotional impact
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sometimes children have an illness that is not 'curable' but continues on into adulthood. Coping with chronic childhood illness can be very difficult at first, not only for the child, but for the whole family.
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Nov 2008
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Chronic disease
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions relating to chronic disease.
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Nov 2008
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Health risks
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Unhealthy eating and not enough physical activity can easily lead to an increased risk of developing a chronic disease such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
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Nov 2008
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Pneumococcal disease - immunisation
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Better Health Channel
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Pneumococcal disease can be deadly for young babies and children, elderly people or those with a serious illness. Immunisation can protect against serious complications. Immunisation is recommended for those in high-risk groups and rarely causes serious side effects.
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Oct 2008
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Alcohol
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions relating to Alcohol
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Oct 2008
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Danger of intra-abdominal fat
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Being overweight causes excess fat around your waist to coat your organs. Even a small deposit of this fat increases the risk that you will have serious health problems.
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Oct 2008
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