A-Z of health information

Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).

Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

After experiencing abuse, neglect or rejection, many children are slow to put their trust in anyone.

A personal monitoring service that responds to calls for assistance.

There are personal and relationship services available to you that offer counselling and relationship advice.

Good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves and others from illness.

You can find personal trainers at your local gym or fitness centre, by asking friends for word-of-mouth recommendations or by checking AUSactive’s directory of registered professionals.

Most children with Perthes' disease eventually recover, but it can take anywhere from two to five years.

If you use pesticides to control pests around the house, make sure you use as little as possible.

If you have pest problems that you cannot manage yourself, you may need to hire an authorised pest control operator.