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Category: Cancer

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‘I take it with a pinch of salt’: why women question health warnings linking alcohol with breast cancer

Belinda Lunnay, Torrens University Australia; Paul Ward, Torrens University Australia, and Samantha Meyer, University of Waterloo Up to one in … More

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Alcohol, cancer, social determinants of health, Women's health
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Why cancer economics research matters

A/Prof Louisa Gordon (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute), Dr Daniel Lindsay (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute), Dr Nikki McCaffrey (Deakin … More

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cancer, health economics
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Making every global crisis a marketing opportunity: alcohol industry corporate activism

Abbie-Clare Vidler and Keira Bury The alcohol industry were among many organisations participating in World Environment Day, held by the … More

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alcohol industry, alcohol marketing, cancer, Health promotion
Image shows three pairs of sunglasses, a tube of sunscreen, and three hats on a table.

Study tracks sun protection behavioural changes as world meets for COP26 climate summit

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA For the first time in nearly two years the world’s attention is about to switch from … More

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cancer, Climate change, Public Health, skin cancer
Associate Professor Lisa Whop stands with her arms folded and looks at the camera. Image credit Jamie Kidston, ANU

Henrietta Lacks’ iconic story of inequity, injustice, and disparities in health holds Australian relevance

Dr Mary-Anne Land (PHAA) & Associate Professor Lisa Whop (ANU) As a young mother, Henrietta Lacks and her husband were … More

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Health equity, Henrietta Lacks, HPV, Indigenous health, vaccines, WHO
Dr Dawn Casey PSM

Dr Dawn Casey PSM wins Sidney Sax Medal for her COVID leadership

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Introduction After a long and distinguished career of public service, Dr Dawn Casey PSM, while a … More

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bowel cancer, cancer screening, Indigenous health
Lauren Richardson wears a face mask and shows her vaccination card and a band aid on her shoulder from the vaccination.

A rare COVID silver lining – Lauren Richardson on meeting ‘her people’ in VIC Department of Health

Jeremy Lasek, PHAA Our recent request for your stories to capture the essence of a career in public health has … More

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COVID19, Public Health, vaccination

WHO warns of global e-cigarette health threat, as WA survey shows teens use growing rapidly

Jeremy Lasek –  PHAA   Today marks International Youth Day (IYD). IYD is celebrated on 12 August each year to … More

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The worrying impact of COVID on cancer screening and detection

Public Health Association of Australia While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated our lives and public health efforts over the past … More

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Alcohol, bowel cancer, cancer screening, cervical cancer, Prevention, Public Health

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  • The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia January 24, 2023
    Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph.   After experts … More The post The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’ January 23, 2023
      Joshua Trigg, Flinders University and Billie Bonevski, Flinders University You’ve dropped your daughter off at her friend’s house and … More The post My teen’s vaping. What should I say? 3 expert tips on how to approach ‘the talk’ appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted January 18, 2023
      Dr Fiona Robards, PHAA Child and Youth Health Special Interest Group Co-Convenor Children should be shielded from online harms … More The post Children at greater risk of harm online if industry-drafted safety standards adopted appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic January 12, 2023
    Nwogo. I.Ekeji, Ph.D., MPH, PHAA member Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has thus far infected over 79.3 million people globally, leaving … More The post Successes and challenges related to ending the HIV pandemic appeared first on Intouch Public Health.
  • ‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water January 11, 2023
    Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney and Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning … More The post ‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water appeared first on Intouch Public Health.

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