Dimension 1: Health

All

Outcome

Young South Australians are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy

Indicator

Babies are born healthy

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Underweight, overweight or obese

Data Source: National Health Survey

Data Source: SA Population Health Survey 

Alcohol, smoking and drugs

Sexually transmissible infections

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Fruit and vegetables consumption

Data Source: National Health Survey

Data Source: SA Population Health Survey

Tooth Decay

NB: A preprint document (dated 28 August 2023) on the ‘JMIR Research Protocols’ website states that participant recruitment for the upcoming National Child Oral Health Study will start in February 2024. The first results are expected to be submitted for publication six months after data collection is complete.

In 2012-14, the proportion of children and young people with tooth decay in their:
• deciduous teeth was 10.2% (13.8% in 2014). Nationally, the proportion of children and young people (5-10 years) with tooth decay in their deciduous teeth was 41.7% in 2014.
• permanent teeth was 15.3%. Nationally, the proportion of children and young people (6-14 years) with tooth decay in their permanent teeth was 23.5% in 2014.

Data Source: National Child Oral Health Study

Mental health - services, conditions and treatments

Data Source: SA Population Health Survey

Self-reported health

Data Source: Wellbeing and Engagement Collection, South Australia

Dimension 1: Health – testing page