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Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program starts in 2025. A new PHRP paper led by @DaffodilCentre researchers, incl. @marianne_weber & @Karen_Canfell, estimates 930,500 will be eligible in its first year: 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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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 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

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… @Sydney_Uni

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

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… @Sydney_Uni @LifehouseAU @GarvanInstitute

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 can researchers use co-creation effectively in their work? A new perspective in the @SaxInstitute Public Health Research & Practice journal outlines the process, from selecting collaborators to managing funding doi.org/10.17061/phrp3… @VUamsterdam @amsterdamumc @GLOBE_Deakin

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 @Sydney_Uni: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3…

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…