Dept of Health Library: Department of Health Library: Public Health

Public Health e-Books - a sample

Professional Associations

Statistics for Public Health

Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia Annual Report
In 2021–22, around 131,000 people aged 10 and over received treatment from alcohol and other drug treatment services. The four most common drugs that led clients to seek treatment were alcohol (42% of episodes), amphetamines (24%), cannabis (19%) and heroin (4.5%). The median age of clients was 37 years.
FHMRI Injury Studies
FHMRI Injury Studies contributes to understanding the nature, causes and effects of human injury, and to reducing its occurrence and consequences.
We undertake research, surveillance, analysis, consultation, teaching, as well as dissemination of information on injury control and related matters to public health and other practitioners, academics, government and the community.

National Health Survey

National Health Survey
The National Health Survey (NHS) 2022 is the most recent in a series of Australia-wide health surveys. It is designed to collect a wide range of information about the health of Australians, including:

Prevalence of health conditions
Prevalence of health risk factors (such as smoking and vaping, alcohol consumption, and physical activity)
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.

Public Health Journals

Western Australian Legislation

In Western Australia there are over 100 pieces of legislation that relate to public health, including the 'Food Act 2008' and the 'Radiation Safety Act 1975', which are regulated by the Department of Health.

The 'Public Health Act 2016' addresses contemporary issues and provides a modern, flexible and proactive risk-based framework for the regulation of public health in Western Australia into the future. (Department of Health, Public Health website, Enabling Legislation)

Access Western Australian legislation from the State Law Publisher website.

Department of Health Library: Public Health