To deliver stronger results at the elite level, community sport needs to be properly funded, writes Jieh-Yung Lo for APO.

Evaluation is defined as "the process by which we judge the worth or value of something" (Suchman, 1967). Improving nutrition, reducing obesity and increasing the level of exercise were three priority population health objectives identified by the Ministry of Health in the early 2000's. The Healthy Eating – Healthy Action: Oranga Kai - Oranga Pumau...

Aiming to realise the statement: "All Tasmanians experience and enjoy the many benefits of regular physical activity", this policy has four goals. While each has its own distinct focus, they are all connected. GOAL 1: Become a community that values and supports physical activity GOAL 2: Create built and natural environments that enable and encourage...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience significantly poorer health outcomes compared with other Australians. Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are responsible for the majority of the ‘gap’ in Indigenous life expectancy. Nutrition and physical activity are two important risk factors in the prevention of chronic disease. The Victorian Aboriginal...

Constipation is defined as the infrequent passage of hard stools. Constipation is common during childhood, occurring in up to 25% of children. Low dietary fibre intake, slow transit time, coercive toilet training, and in some children abnormal contraction of the anal sphincters and pelvic floor can all cause constipation. Anal fissures can occur secondary to...