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The new edition of Public Health Research & Practice is out! Explore key insights on reducing childhood obesity, pharmacist-led vaccinations, co-creation in public health, and more. Dive into the latest research shaping future health interventions: phrp.com.au/issues/october…

If Australia reduces childhood and adolescent overweight and obesity by 5% by 2030, it’s estimated to save $7.44 billion through lower healthcare costs and rates of premature mortality, according to new research from University of Sydney: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3…

How can researchers use co-creation effectively in their work? A new perspective in the Sax Institute Public Health Research & Practice journal outlines the process, from selecting collaborators to managing funding doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (inactief) Amsterdam UMC Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition

Pharmacists have great potential to improve coverage among adults in regional locations, according to new research on the first five years of pharmacist vaccination services in Australia: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… NCIRS

How did COVID-19 affect lung cancer care in NSW? A study of 2000+ patients shows care quality stayed high, avoiding predicted impacts. Check out the full study: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… University of Sydney @LifehouseAU Garvan Institute of Medical Research

How can we bridge the gap between research and practice? This edition dives into key lessons on translating public health interventions into sustainable impact, from co-creation to scaling up. Read the editorial: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #ResearchTranslation #PublicHealthImpact

New research data from the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, has highlighted that 1 in 5 hospital admissions for travel-associated illness in Australian children, were for illnesses that have a vaccine, such as influenza and typhoid fever: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… University of Sydney

New research shows Quitline supported more than 12,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients from 2016-2020. Third-party referrals played a key role in connecting people to the service. Read more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth

Co-design is key to better health policy. This research offers a protocol for co-designing health policy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, prioritising their voices in decision-making. Read more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #CoDesign #AboriginalHealth

New research shows reducing childhood & adolescent obesity by 5% in Australia by 2030 could save $7.44 billion in lifetime costs. Read the findings and learn how investment in prevention can offset these costs. doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #PublicHealth #ChildhoodObesity

Pharmacists are playing a bigger role in vaccinations, with their services expanding across Australia. Learnings from the first 5 years show great potential to improve vaccine access. Read more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #Vaccination #PublicHealth

How effective were asymptomatic COVID-19 screening programs in Victorian schools? New research explores the experiences of priority populations, revealing the importance of tailored strategies. Read more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #COVID19 #SchoolScreening

Public Health Research & Practice journal is shifting to a continuous publication model from Jan 2025! In partnership with CSIRO Publishing, this change will bring peer-reviewed public health research to you faster than ever, with full open access. saxinstitute.org.au/news/public-he…

The COVID-19 pandemic was expected to severely impact cancer care. But new research from NSW on lung cancer patients tells a different story. Despite pandemic disruptions, outcomes remained consistent. Dive into the full findings here: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3…

Did you know 1 in 10 child travellers returning to Western Sydney had exotic infections, including typhoid? Pre-travel health advice and vaccinations are key to prevention. Full study here: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #TravelSafety #Paediatrics

How can we motivate young adults to use sun protection? A new campaign visualising UV radiation as arrows from the sky increased sun-safe behaviours among 18-24 year-olds. Learn more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #ScienceCommunication #Melanoma

Co-creation is transforming public health research by involving key collaborators in the design process. Learn how it can enhance the relevance and impact of interventions in our latest paper. doi.org/10.17061/phrp3…

Can a fear-based approach improve sun protection habits? A new study reveals how visualising UV as arrows from the sky led to better skin safety behaviours in young adults. Read more: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… #MelanomaPrevention

Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program starts in 2025. A new PHRP paper led by The Daffodil Centre researchers, incl. Marianne Weber & Prof Karen Canfell AC, estimates 930,500 will be eligible in its first year: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3…

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