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From understanding to action: Developing a prevention systems …

WEBDeveloping a ‘theory of systems change’ can assist prevention research to progress from understanding complex systems towards impactful action. Dr Melanie …

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What is prevention

WEBWhat is prevention? Prevention – also called preventive health – means any action taken to keep people healthy and well, and prevent or avoid risk of poor health, illness, injury …

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The value of prevention

WEBEVIDENCE BRIEF 5 What is prevention? ‘Prevention’ can be defined as any action taken to protect and promote the health of populations.4 Prevention aims to prevent poor health, …

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Benefits of prevention for wellbeing

WEBAustralia’s world-leading work to control tobacco use is an example of health benefits that have been realised from prevention. A range of interventions including regulation and …

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Economic benefits of prevention

WEBExamples of the economic value of prevention. Each additional kilometre walked has been estimated to result in health-related benefits that range in value from $1.04 to $2.08. …

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Type 2 diabetes large-scale programs

WEBBackground. Diabetes is a crucial health issue for Australia. More than 10% of Australians have diabetes or are at high risk. The burden of diabetes is compounded …

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Professor Andrew Wilson AO

WEBProfessor Andrew Wilson is Co-Director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics at The University of Sydney and former Co-Director of The …

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Preventive Health Conference 2024

WEBThe theme for the 2024 Preventive Health Conference is ‘Building prevention success stories’. It will feature more than 30 presentations from researchers, …

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National Preventive Health Strategy launched

WEBThe release of the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030, a highly anticipated document following a great deal of consultation in the prevention sector, has …

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How to write policy briefs

WEBTo inform the audience of a new issue. Canvas different policy options. Make recommendations. Provide evidence on a specific problem or issue you know they are …

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The role of e-health interventions in treating adolescent …

WEBAdolescent overweight and obesity is a major public health issue in Australia with one in four young people above a healthy weight. The health condition is …

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How can we improve health messaging to reach all Australians

WEBEpisode summary. Culturally and linguistically diverse people in Australia are neglected in most academic research, and health is not exempt. In this episode, we …

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April 2024: preventive health in the news

WEBThe Guardian, 19 April 2024. Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why. The Conversation, 19 April 2024. Falls, fractures and …

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Policies for tackling obesity and creating healthier food …

WEBPolicies for tackling obesity and creating healthier food environments Obesity ** ***

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Australian Public Health Conference 2023

WEBThis conference is held by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) with the 2023 theme 'Investing in a strong, smart and sustainable health system …

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HEAL Conference 2023: Collective action for health, environment …

WEBOver three days, HEAL 2023 will deliver opportunities to discuss the leading health, climate and environmental challenges we face in Australia, the Asia-Pacific …

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