Science in Public was engaged to amplify the World Congress on Public Health: to build the buzz and reach the broader community. The World Congress on Public Health reached a broad local and international audience, through hundreds of stories in mainstream and niche media—from BBC to Buzzfeed. Highlights included over three hours of national radio,…
World Congress on Public Health points towards safer roads Australia has been a leader in road safety policy but we’re still losing more than 1,200 lives on our roads each year First year of driving critical for keeping adolescent drivers awake, alert and alive Paving the way for autonomous vehicles Aboriginal Australians three times more…
Media release from the World Federation of Public Health Associations Monday 10 April 2017 The World Federation of Public Health Associations has formed its first Indigenous Working Group on its 50th Anniversary. At the 15th World Congress of Public Health Melbourne conference, 40 Indigenous and non-Indigenous conference delegates of the yarning circle unanimously supported in principle…
On public health On chemical weapons And a call to Rome in 2020 Today, at the final day of the 15th World Congress on Public Health, delegates from over 83 countries carried by acclamation two Demands for Action. Demanding that the World’s leaders make the public’s health a priority Improving health outcomes…
Joint Statement from Anti-Poverty Network SA and Public Health Association of Australia Info: Anti-Poverty Network SA spokesperson Pas Forgione on 0411 587 663 or at antipovertynetwork.sa@gmail.com. Public Health Association of Australia CEO Michael Moore on 0417 249 731 or at mmoore@phaa.net.au. World Health Day, Friday April 7th, presents a timely opportunity to address the gross…
Pouring water on fast food kids’ meals The inside story on Syria and eliminating chemical, nuclear, and bio weapons WHO guru on what globalisation means for health security Labia Library reveals ‘normal’ and fights genital cosmetic surgery trend Providing abortion by telehealth: safe and effective Making Melbourne a global health epicentre Healthy Parks for public…
Labia Library reveals ‘normal’ and fights genital cosmetic surgery trend Women have gained 20 years of life expectancy since 1960 but 1 Australian woman dies each week due to domestic violence—today the WHO reveals the global problem A smartphone app puts health advice in women’s pockets Economic abuse is a form of domestic violence Dead…
Media release from Public Health Association of Australia 6 April 2017 Public health discussion about the built environment often focuses on factors such as walkability, green spaces, liveability and transportation, yet overlooks the fact that most of the world’s population spends the greatest amount of their time in buildings, and that as a result the…
Syria, chemical weapons, and industrial chemicals Self-driving cars will save lives Best of times, worst of times for Australian adolescents Obesity and climate—two linked global crises we’ve created Multi-nationals and mozzies—both great at spreading diseases Big bad companies blocking life-saving public health policies More at www.wcph2017.com/media.php and @wcph2017 on Twitter. Contact Niall on 0417-131-977, niall@scienceinpublic.com.au…
Media Release: Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) April 5 2017 New research* from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has revealed more than two thirds of Australians (68 per cent) are concerned about the rise in extremely hot weather and the impact it will have on health and wellbeing. The topic of climate change…