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THE DIABETES BURDEN

THE DIABETES BURDEN. National health priority since 1996 Major burdens: Acute and chronic complications Health utilization Disability Mortality Economic and social implications Direct – Rx and care Indirect – lost productivity by society Intangible – psychosocial impacts . Budget 2008.

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THE DIABETES BURDEN

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  1. THE DIABETES BURDEN • National health priority since 1996 Major burdens: Acute and chronic complications Health utilization Disability Mortality Economic and social implications • Direct – Rx and care • Indirect – lost productivity by society • Intangible – psychosocial impacts Budget 2008

  2. COST BURDEN FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES • Diagnosed Type 2 diabetes is estimated at $3 billion a year • Average cost to community per person $5,360 +$5,540 in benefits = $10,900 • Cost per person increases with onset of complications = $15,580 Note: These costs do not include lost productivity from days lost through illness and premature death. Reference: DiabCost

  3. HEALTH CARE IN AUSTRALIA Budget 2010...What is the Australian government doing for Diabetes? • $449.2 million to deliver coordinated primary health care for PWD • $772 million to strengthen access to primary care services, including around 23 new GP Super Clinics and improved access to GP after hours services. • Training for health professionals in CDSM sessions/activities will commence in 2010-11 and 42 healthy lifestyle workers will be recruited and trained. • This new workforce will work with individuals, families and communities in an initial 20 regions across Australia. • CDM plan • 5th community pharmacy agreement $15.4 billion • Ongoing support of NDSS • National Preventive HealthStrategy....the healthiest country by 2020 • ABHI – joint venture $250 mil over 4 yrs for CDM & prevention Budget 2010

  4. HEALTH CARE IN AUSTRALIA What is the NSW government doing for Diabetes? • E.G. $5.2 M program to tackle diabetes • Diabetes Prevention program (LLW) • 50-64yrs Get Healthy Information & coaching service Health NSW government news 2007

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