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201. Investing in the future: prevention a priority at last

Author

Oldenburg, Brian F. and Harper, Todd A.

Subjects
Australia -- Health aspects, Health care industry -- Management, Health care industry -- Industry forecasts, Diseases -- Australia, Diseases -- Prevention, Health care industry, Company business management, Health
Abstract

The article discusses that the only way that Australia can manage to meet the health challenges of its people is by concentrating on disease prevention and the promotion of lifelong social, mental and physical health and wellbeing. A nationally coordinated prevention strategy must be developed and evaluated regularly.

Published
2008

202. Cardiovascular health in indigenous Australians: a call for action

Author

Walsh, Warren F.

Subjects
Australian aborigines -- Health aspects, Cardiovascular diseases -- Causes of, Diseases -- Australia, Health
Abstract

At a symposium held by the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand in August 2000, the high mortality rate from cardiovascular disease among the indigenous peoples of Australia was discussed. The life expectancy of the indigenous peoples is up to 20 years less than that of other Australians because of their higher detah rate from cardiovascular disease, caused by high smoking rates, obesity, diabetes, and little physical activity.

Published
2001

203. Science finally brings vitamins in from the cold

Author

Day, Anna

Subjects
Dietary supplements -- Nutritional aspects, Dietary supplements -- Research, Diseases -- Australia, Diseases -- Prevention, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Feb 23, 2005 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) Australians have long been aware that eating well can help prevent disease. However, only recently have the claims been [...]

Published
2005

204. Lifestyle tips key to cutting health costs

Author

Hickman, Belinda

Subjects
Medicine, Preventive -- Advertising, Preventive health services -- Advertising, Preventive health services for children -- Advertising, Medical care, Cost of -- Control, Diseases -- Prevention, Diseases -- Australia, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Nov 28, 2004 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) Medical groups in Australia have called for a greater focus on the prevention of disease. They argue that preventative measures, such [...]

Published
2004

205. The great milk debate

Subjects
Milk proteins -- Usage, Milk proteins -- Identification and classification, Diseases -- Risk factors, Diseases -- Australia, Milk -- Reports, Milk -- Nutritional aspects, Consumer news and advice
Published
2005

206. Farmers threaten a food fight

Author

Skotnicki, Tom

Subjects
Diseases -- Prevention, Diseases -- Australia, Diseases -- United States, Pork -- Imports, Commercial treaties, Business, Business, general
Abstract

Biosecurity Australia has suggested instituting a system of testing and processing to reduce the disease risk from imports by easing restrictions on pork imports. This in addition to the draft free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States has angered the rural producers and as damage control, the Government has announced an inquiry into the economic effects of quarantine changes.

Published
2004

207. Australia's new medical research grants

Subjects
Australia. Ministry of Health -- Finance, Medical research -- Finance, Medicine, Experimental, Diseases -- Research, Diseases -- Australia, Company financing, Business, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

The Australian Health Ministry has granted new funding for disease research. The government is providing 150 million Australian dollars ($82.4 million) in funding for the research of a wide variety of diseases.

Published
2002

208. Investigators at University of Sydney have published new data on central nervous system disease

Subjects
University of Sydney, Medical research, Medicine, Experimental, Glycosides, Diseases -- Australia, Analgesics, Cancer, Universities and colleges -- Australia, Central nervous system
Abstract

'The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods, in particular fruits and vegetables, has been epidemiologically associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. Flavonoid glycosides, [...]

Published
2009

209. Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs

Subjects
Monash University, Lung diseases, Diseases -- Australia, Respiratory tract infections, Travelers, Air travel -- Australia, Health, Science and technology
Abstract

Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs. "An increasing number of individuals undertake air travel annually. Issues regarding cabin air quality and the potential risks of transmission of respiratory [...]

Published
2005

210. Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs

Subjects
Monash University, Medical research, Medicine, Experimental, Lung diseases, Diseases -- Australia, Respiratory tract infections, Travelers, Air travel -- Australia, Health
Abstract

Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs. "An increasing number of individuals undertake air travel annually. Issues regarding cabin air quality and the potential risks of transmission of respiratory [...]

Published
2005

211. Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs

Subjects
Monash University, Diseases -- Australia, Respiratory tract infections, Air travel -- Australia, Travelers, Medical research, Lung diseases, Medicine, Experimental
Abstract

Respiratory infection spread during air travel rarely occurs. 'An increasing number of individuals undertake air travel annually. Issues regarding cabin air quality and the potential risks of transmission of respiratory [...]

Published
2005

212. Ultimate test

Subjects
Cancer vaccines -- Health aspects, Diseases -- Australia, Diseases -- Diagnosis, Business, Business, international, Health care industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Published
2004

213. Australia tests emergency fish disease management system

Author

Thornton, Mark

Subjects
Fish as food, Simulated environment (Teaching method) -- Methods, Simulated environment (Teaching method) -- Management, Diseases -- Australia, Company business management, Business, Food and beverage industries
Abstract

The Australian government last week tested its emergency disease control and management systems by conducting a simulated fish disease outbreak. Exercise Tethys, named after a Greek goddess, was held over [...]

Published
2003

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