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Income helps Indigenous Aussies Quit Smoking
Friday, 11 April 2008, 9:41 am | Journal Of Public Health
As Indigenous household income and other socio-economic factors improve, so does their likelihood of not smoking. This was a finding of a study published in the April issue of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, led by Dr David ... More >>
Australia and NZ pose a TB threat for migrants
Friday, 11 April 2008, 9:39 am | Journal Of Public Health
Migrants are more likely to develop active tuberculosis (TB) in Australia and New Zealand than to be the source of infection for locals. This was a finding of a study published in the April issue of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public ... More >>
Lions Cancer Institute screening a roaring success
Monday, 13 February 2006, 3:50 pm | Journal Of Public Health
Community groups could prove lifesavers by helping in early skin cancer detection. The role of screening programs has been highlighted in a study led by Heather A. Williams of the School of Population Health, University of Western Australia. More >>
'Green Prescription' an easy pill to swallow
Monday, 13 February 2006, 3:48 pm | Journal Of Public Health
Australia may be on track to blitz gold at the Commonwealth Games, but a staggering 44% of the populaton does less than 2½ hours of moderate activity per week. More >>