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Surveys provide information about drug use and the characteristics of people who use drugs in Victoria and Australia.

When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition associated with irregular menstrual cycles, excess hair growth, acne, reduced fertility, and increased risk of diabetes and mood changes.

Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.

Immunisations are recorded on the centralised Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Individuals can download their Immunisation History Statement from the AIR.

Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.

Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.

Women of any age can experience painful periods and some women find periods are no longer painful after pregnancy and childbirth.

Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased and can object to a coronial post mortem.