Preventative health
Report
Indigenous mental health, housing and homelessness
In this paper, the authors examine the evidence of what works and does not work in mental health and suicide prevention programs and policy initiatives associated with housing and homelessness for Indigenous Australians.
Report
Protective and risk factors for suicide among Indigenous Australians
This report outlines protective and risk factors that contribute to suicide among Indigenous Australians and the existing data collections and methods used for measuring protective and risk factors for suicide.
Journal article
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health checks: sociodemographic characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors
This study aimed to quantify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medicare 'health check' claims in Australian adults, in relation to socio-demographic and health characteristics, including prior cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors.
Journal article
The economics of skin cancer prevention with implications for Australia and New Zealand: where are we now?
This overview presents the current ‘state of play’ of the economics of skin cancer prevention in Australia and New Zealand. The paper argues that primary prevention must remain high on the public health agenda.
Journal article
Effectiveness, compliance and application of sunscreen for solar ultraviolet radiation protection in Australia
This paper examines the benefits and risks of sunscreens, compliance requirements and how sunscreen should be used for optimal effectiveness.