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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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1753-6405
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Why is influenza vaccine uptake so low among Aboriginal adults?
This article explores the major barriers to, and facilitators of, influenza vaccination of Aboriginal adults, in order to improve coverage from the current level of 30%.
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Policies influencing the provision of healthy food and drinks in local government‐owned sport and recreation facilities in Victoria, Australia
This study assessed the policies, attitudes and practices of local governments in Victoria, Australia, relating to obesity prevention and the provision of healthy food in their sporting facilities.
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The case for a Torres Strait Islander‐driven, long‐term research agenda for environment, health and wellbeing
This article proposes strategies to manage complex challenges regarding positive health for Torres Strait Islanders.
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Closing the Gap and the Sustainable Development Goals: listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This article asserts that for Australia to overcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage and reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a major transformation of current policies and practices will be required.
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Supporting healthy drink choices in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: a community‐led supportive environment approach
Abstract:The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey found more than half (56%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants had consumed a sugary drink in the day prior to interview, compared to 42% of other Australians. Consumption of sugary drinks increases with remoteness, with 13.1% of adults living in outer...