Public health
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Public health services
Population health
Public health interventions
Epidemiology
Global health
Public health policy
Working paper
Making sense of narcolepsy: a qualitative exploration of how persons with narcolepsy perceive symptoms and their illness experience
This study was completed to fill the gap in knowledge of the lived experience of persons living with narcolepsy in Australia.
Report
“Vaping can affect your whole life, not just your lungs”: young people’s perspectives on vaping in 2023
This report explores young people's perspectives on vaping, with the voices of more than 260 young people from across New South Wales. Young people who participated in consultations had diverse perceptions about vaping and vaping culture in schools. The data found that there is an alarming misunderstanding of how harmful it can be.
Briefing paper
Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health – a framework for local government action
This briefing aims to support local authorities in England to maximise their local scope for action to improve health and tackle inequalities by addressing tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food.
Strategy
Victorian public health and wellbeing plan 2023–2027
This plan sets the direction for improving public health and wellbeing over the next four years. The plan provides a framework for coordinated action to ensure all Victorians have the opportunity for optimal health and wellbeing, so they can participate fully in their community, in education and employment.
Briefing paper
How patient experiences can guide the development of Long COVID health policy
In this briefing paper, the authors call for the acknowledgement of the disabling nature of Long COVID at a federal policy level, and for better design of the provision of care and support services.