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Global health and climate action: achievements and imperatives from COP28
This article explores the public health achievements and the imperatives from COP28, warning that there are a number of loopholes in the conference outcomes regarding the continued use of fossil fuels. The authors assert that policymakers and practitioners must advocate for evidence-based policies that prioritise the wellbeing of all.
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A prescription model for vapes: the way we ‘do’ medicines policy in Australia
In May 2023, the Australian Government announced a suite of reforms aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the prescription model of regulation of vaping (or e-cigarette) products in Australia. This article describes the historical context and rationale for strengthening prescription regulation of vapes in this country.
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Engaging Australian men in disease prevention – priorities and opportunities from a national survey
In Australia, preventable causes of morbidity and mortality are common among men. The National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 highlights the need to successfully engage men in disease prevention - hence, this article examines the prevention priorities, attitudes and information sources reported by Australian men.
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A systems approach to assist policy action to prevent falls among community-dwelling older people in Australia
In this study, researchers searched for policy documents encompassing falls prevention among community-dwelling older adults in Australia published in the last 10 years that were authored or endorsed by federal or state government bodies.
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Experiences of research-policy engagement in policy-making processes
This study aims to understand how policy-makers and researchers in Australia experience collaboration and the impediments and enablers they encounter.