Some new key dates relevant for Australian public health advocates: Dec 16-18: ALP Nat Conference Dec 17: MYEFO April 2: Federal Budget May: Federal 🗳 election possibly May 11 or 18 ⁦PHAA is on Bluesky⁩ ⁦@HeartAust⁩ ⁦Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance⁩ #NCDs afr.com/news/scott-mor…

We released new data today with @GregHuntMP Sanofi Rohan Greenland showing high cholesterol costs Australia $4 billion. More than a third of adult Australians have high cholesterol, but a lack of symptoms means many are not being treated. bit.ly/2Avt8Yp

Just out: @HeartAust report on economic cost of high blood cholesterol. Estimated at $3.996bn in 2017-18. Backs case for embedding absolute CVD risk assessment in primary care. heartfoundation.org.au/images/uploads… World Heart Federation @AHPC_VU AMA President RACGP Kidney Health

Cardiac arrests or the sudden loss of heart function may strike unexpectedly. And when that happens, the survival rate of the victim is highly dependent on whether they receive CPR from people nearby. So let's keep Stayin' Alive! shape.com.sg/health/this-ca…

It is critical that the four First Nations health roadmaps underway are owned by our communities, the health system and governments. The George Institute for Global Health #GeorgeTalks #HealthyAustralia Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤

The combination of Altria’s sordid history of spending billions to entice kids to smoke, and Juul’s breathtaking success at hooking a new generation of children on nicotine, could mark a historic setback for lifesaving tobacco control efforts. nytimes.com/2018/11/28/bus…

APHN looks forward to working with incoming World Heart Federation President, Prof Karen Sliwa, of South Africa, seen here with @HeartAust CEO John Kelly at #WCC2018 in Dubai.

VIDEO | Increased prevalence of #Afib among aging baby boomers has sparked debate among cardiologists about a so-called epidemic. ms.spr.ly/6019T6vGf

Unsure of where to start with exercise? Check out this article by the @HeartAust buff.ly/2CLos49 #healthylifestyle #ActiveLife

What’s the best gift you can give to yourself and your family this new year? Quit smoking! This time next year, you will have halved your risk of heart disease. #NoTobacco #HappyNewYear2019

#HappyNewYear2019 Do you have healthy resolutions? Here are 12 tips to be healthy in 2019.

Next time you hear someone quoting research that suggests #ecigarettes are/potetially all but harmless, chances are it was ecig or tobacco industry funded ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3057668… Who'd have thought?

Important UK study finds #walking or #cycling could realistically substitute for 41% of short car trips, which is equivalent to 4.5% of all car trips. ⁦Huge implications for #NCD prevention, congestion, pollution, carbon emissions and more. ⁦ sustrans.org.uk/news/what-carb…

Restart A Heart can be simple. Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone at any time. And you can be that someone who save their life. Boost your confidence by signing up for a CPR+AED course via goo.gl/bBRKFW. thriveglobal.com/stories/7-comm…

Improve brain function throughout your life with just one simple act: Exercise! A good starting goal is at least 150 minutes a week, but if you don’t want to sweat the numbers, just #MoveMore!

Happy 2019! In 2018, the movement to #endRHD went from strength to strength. We know 2019 is going to be even bigger and better! If you haven't already, join us: ow.ly/sRzU50jZpEN

Asia-Pacific Heart Network welcomes release of important Economist Intelligence: EIU Amgen 🧪🔬🧬 report on the threat heart disease presents to Asia’s people and prosperity. All gvts need to strengthen CVD prevention and control measures! World Heart Federation World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific World Health Organization South-East Asia eiuperspectives.economist.com/sites/default/…

The 🌍 is facing multiple health challenges. 10 health issues WHO will tackle in 2019: 1⃣Air pollution & Climate change 2⃣Noncommunicable diseases 3⃣Influenza 4⃣Vulnerable settings 5⃣Antimicrobial resistance 6⃣Ebola 7⃣Primary health care 8⃣Vaccines 9⃣Dengue 🔟HIV #HealthForAll

Stepping down as APHN President today and handing the reins to the tireless Tony Duncan from Heart Foundation NZ. Big thank you to all my colleagues Singapore Heart Foundation Heart Foundation American Heart Association World Heart Federation @ehnheart British Heart Foundation American College of Cardiology CSANZ Amgen 🧪🔬🧬 ACvA Garry Jennings SAHeartAssocation

SA Govt embracing #heart #healthy design principles in State Planning Policies. Neighbourhoods will better “support walkability” and active travel. We welcome new policies and will continue to work with govt to create a healthier community. Steven Marshall Stephan Knoll