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Preventative health

Journal article

How much is invested in obesity prevention in Australia? An analysis of major research and federal government funding, 2013–2022

Phuong Nguyen, Marufa Sultana, Jaithri Ananthapavan, Vicki Brown
This study presents a retrospective analysis and narrative synthesis of publicly available data on obesity prevention funding from the federal government and major federally-funded Australian research organisations.
Journal article

Building prevention research science communication and knowledge translation capacity through multidisciplinary collaboration

Helen Dinmore, Cindy Jones, Karen Metcalfe, Heidi Turon, Helen Signy
This study documents the outcomes of a dedicated Science Communication Community of Practice (CoP) for increasing knowledge translation and evidence uptake for preventive health interventions.
Report

Better cardiac care measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: eighth national report 2023


This is the eighth national report on the 21 Better Cardiac Care measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The level of access for cardiac-related health services is improving for First Nations people. While the mortality rate from cardiac conditions is falling among First Nations people, it is still higher than among non-Indigenous Australians.
Strategy

Queensland women and girls’ health strategy 2032


Queensland Health led an extensive consultation and engagement process from late 2022 to inform the development of this strategy. This included targeted consultation sessions with women and girls, engagement with key stakeholders, a commissioned evidence review, online surveys, and more.
Discussion paper

Feasibility study on options to limit unhealthy food marketing to children


Australians' diets are currently sub-optimal, with the majority of people consuming inadequate amounts of core foods and too many discretionary foods. This has negative impacts on population health, including through increased rates of overweight and obesity and a range of associated chronic diseases. Exposure to marketing for unhealthy foods and drinks can influence food choices...