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Edition 79: October 2024
NEWS I Public health funding
A groundbreaking study funded by the Prevention Centre, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, highlights the urgent need for transparency and improved mechanisms in public health funding. The research, led by Emeritus Professor Alan Shiell, reveals that only 1.8% of total health spending is allocated to public health which includes crucial areas like prevention and health promotion. The findings call for a systematic approach akin to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, advocating for better tracking and allocation of resources to ensure meaningful impacts on health outcomes across Australia. Read more
NEWS I Investing in prevention
A new study reveals that reducing childhood obesity by just 5% could save Australia $7.44 billion. The findings underscore the urgent need for effective prevention strategies and policies to improve health outcomes for future generations. Read more
RESEARCH I Seeds for growth
Dr Briony Hill is tackling weight stigma in antenatal care with support from Prevention Centre seed funding. Her innovative project enhances professional development and fosters impactful resources for healthcare providers. Read more
NEWS I Transformative grant
Professor Luke Wolfenden has secured a $5 million NHMRC grant to lead a national program focused on transforming chronic disease prevention in Australia through improved nutrition and physical activity in nonclinical settings. Read more
NEWS I Head injury research
The Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study is backing pioneering research by the Australian Sports Brain Bank to explore the crucial link between head injuries and neurological disorders, producing vital data for Australia’s health landscape. Read more
PROFILE I Prevention people
Professor Steven Allender, founding Director of Deakin University's GLOBE, is advancing chronic disease prevention through systems approaches. His extensive research addresses obesity, malnutrition and climate change, significantly contributing to global health initiatives. Read more
PUBLICATIONS I Prevention Centre funded research
McKinn S, Chapman N, Sharman JE, Nash R, Nelson MR, Sutton L, Yung C, Doust J, Hawkes AL, Bonner C. How do general practitioners manage patient health literacy differences in cardiovascular disease prevention consultations? An interview study. Patient Education and Counseling
Bonner C, McKinn S, Cornell S, Nelson MR, Doust J, Sharman JE, Chapman N. General practitioner support needs to implement cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management guidelines: Qualitative interviews. Australian Journal of General Practice
Shiell A, Garvey K, Kavanagh S, Loblay V, Hawe P. How do we fund Public Health in Australia? How should we? Australian Journal of Public Administration
Crane M, Lee K, Wolfenden L, Phongsavan P, Bauman A. Real-world public health interventions demonstrate how research evidence informs program scale-up. Health Promotion International
Carrello J, Lung T, Baur LA, Hayes A. Economic benefits of reducing childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity in Australia. Public Health Research & Practice
Dilworth S, Doherty E, Mallise C, Licata M, Hollis J, Wynne O, Lane C, Wolfenden L, Wiggers J, Kingsland M. Barriers and enablers to addressing smoking, nutrition, alcohol consumption, physical activity and gestational weight gain (SNAP-W) as part of antenatal care: A mixed methods systematic review. Implementation Science Communications
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