Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia
The first 1,000 days shape lifelong health.
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Supporting families to raise healthy kids: The INFANT program : Intouch Public Health
Anyone who has endured a high chair standoff over food, or battled nap time with an exhausted child, will know that raising a baby is not for the faint hearted.
intouchpublichealth.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The first 1,000 days shape lifelong health.
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Who is influencing Australia’s food sector?
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
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A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Who is influencing Australia’s food sector?
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
💡Australia's CDC is coming in Jan - this Letter to the Editor argues that now is the time to map Australia's applied #epidemiology workforce, to improve our health security.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
💡Australia's CDC is coming in Jan - this Letter to the Editor argues that now is the time to map Australia's applied #epidemiology workforce, to improve our health security.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Over 4 billion people live with H. pylori, yet screening is often missing from refugee & migrant health assessments.
This letter to the editor argues that a simple one-time test could reduce disease, costs & late diagnoses.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100271
This letter to the editor argues that a simple one-time test could reduce disease, costs & late diagnoses.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100271
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Over 4 billion people live with H. pylori, yet screening is often missing from refugee & migrant health assessments.
This letter to the editor argues that a simple one-time test could reduce disease, costs & late diagnoses.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100271
This letter to the editor argues that a simple one-time test could reduce disease, costs & late diagnoses.
🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100271
From December, new laws will restrict social media use for under-16s.
In a recent correspondence in ANZJPH, Sandersan Onie & Lyndsay Brown of the Black Dog Institute argued for a platform-agnostic, feature-based regulatory framework.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
In a recent correspondence in ANZJPH, Sandersan Onie & Lyndsay Brown of the Black Dog Institute argued for a platform-agnostic, feature-based regulatory framework.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
From December, new laws will restrict social media use for under-16s.
In a recent correspondence in ANZJPH, Sandersan Onie & Lyndsay Brown of the Black Dog Institute argued for a platform-agnostic, feature-based regulatory framework.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
In a recent correspondence in ANZJPH, Sandersan Onie & Lyndsay Brown of the Black Dog Institute argued for a platform-agnostic, feature-based regulatory framework.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Redirecting
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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SBS reports on new research led by Dr Damian Maganja @georgeinstitute.bsky.social, published today in ANZJPH.
The study highlights that some supermarket products may still contain trans fats, despite international efforts to eliminate them from the food supply.
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The study highlights that some supermarket products may still contain trans fats, despite international efforts to eliminate them from the food supply.
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
The 'incredibly toxic' hidden ingredient experts want banned from our supermarkets
Researchers analysed 28,000 products stocked in Australian supermarkets. Here's what they found.
www.sbs.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
SBS reports on new research led by Dr Damian Maganja @georgeinstitute.bsky.social, published today in ANZJPH.
The study highlights that some supermarket products may still contain trans fats, despite international efforts to eliminate them from the food supply.
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
The study highlights that some supermarket products may still contain trans fats, despite international efforts to eliminate them from the food supply.
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
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#Alcohol cut backs don't dry out #tourism, researchers say. Prof Tanya Chikritzhs from the National Drug Research Institute says her research shows that reducing alcohol availability, didn’t damage tourism. "Controlling sales could improve a destination’s image," she says. More: shorturl.at/xxkUQ
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
#Alcohol cut backs don't dry out #tourism, researchers say. Prof Tanya Chikritzhs from the National Drug Research Institute says her research shows that reducing alcohol availability, didn’t damage tourism. "Controlling sales could improve a destination’s image," she says. More: shorturl.at/xxkUQ
In Australia, pregnant women are offered three vaccines - for whooping cough (pertussis), influenza & RSV.
All are free and safe, yet uptake still varies.
This ANZJPH commentary looks at what’s next for improving maternal vaccination: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#Vaccination #PublicHealth
All are free and safe, yet uptake still varies.
This ANZJPH commentary looks at what’s next for improving maternal vaccination: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#Vaccination #PublicHealth
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
In Australia, pregnant women are offered three vaccines - for whooping cough (pertussis), influenza & RSV.
All are free and safe, yet uptake still varies.
This ANZJPH commentary looks at what’s next for improving maternal vaccination: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#Vaccination #PublicHealth
All are free and safe, yet uptake still varies.
This ANZJPH commentary looks at what’s next for improving maternal vaccination: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#Vaccination #PublicHealth
Strong surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis is vital to detect any polio cases.
ACT data show gaps in case reporting.
Researchers say clinician awareness and stronger reporting systems are key to maintaining Australia’s polio-free status.
Read in ANZJPH: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
ACT data show gaps in case reporting.
Researchers say clinician awareness and stronger reporting systems are key to maintaining Australia’s polio-free status.
Read in ANZJPH: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Strong surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis is vital to detect any polio cases.
ACT data show gaps in case reporting.
Researchers say clinician awareness and stronger reporting systems are key to maintaining Australia’s polio-free status.
Read in ANZJPH: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
ACT data show gaps in case reporting.
Researchers say clinician awareness and stronger reporting systems are key to maintaining Australia’s polio-free status.
Read in ANZJPH: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
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The two bills to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control #AusCDC passed Parliament this morning.
Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social, Minister for Health and Ageining, for delivering on the ALP's election promise.
Minister's statement: shorturl.at/ELJj3
#PublicHealth
Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social, Minister for Health and Ageining, for delivering on the ALP's election promise.
Minister's statement: shorturl.at/ELJj3
#PublicHealth
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The two bills to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control #AusCDC passed Parliament this morning.
Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social, Minister for Health and Ageining, for delivering on the ALP's election promise.
Minister's statement: shorturl.at/ELJj3
#PublicHealth
Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social, Minister for Health and Ageining, for delivering on the ALP's election promise.
Minister's statement: shorturl.at/ELJj3
#PublicHealth
New commentary: "Prevention Pays"
Economic & health experts argue Gov can boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs & improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing & transforming spending on preventive health.
🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020025000652
Economic & health experts argue Gov can boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs & improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing & transforming spending on preventive health.
🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020025000652
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
New commentary: "Prevention Pays"
Economic & health experts argue Gov can boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs & improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing & transforming spending on preventive health.
🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020025000652
Economic & health experts argue Gov can boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs & improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing & transforming spending on preventive health.
🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020025000652
"But the message from the current research is clear – controlling alcohol sales need not be bad for business. They may even bring mutual benefit and support long-term, sustainable growth in tourism" - Prof Tanya Chikritzhs reflects on her recent research published in ANZJPH.
Alcohol cut backs don’t dry out tourism, research finds : Intouch Public Health
Tourists don’t only seek nightlife or an alcohol-centred experience.
intouchpublichealth.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
"But the message from the current research is clear – controlling alcohol sales need not be bad for business. They may even bring mutual benefit and support long-term, sustainable growth in tourism" - Prof Tanya Chikritzhs reflects on her recent research published in ANZJPH.
Nearly 70,000 Australians live with Hep C, yet treatment numbers have declined since 2016.
A WA pilot shows that active follow-up by public health units boosts treatment uptake and is cost effective.
Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#HepC #PublicHealth
A WA pilot shows that active follow-up by public health units boosts treatment uptake and is cost effective.
Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#HepC #PublicHealth
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Nearly 70,000 Australians live with Hep C, yet treatment numbers have declined since 2016.
A WA pilot shows that active follow-up by public health units boosts treatment uptake and is cost effective.
Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#HepC #PublicHealth
A WA pilot shows that active follow-up by public health units boosts treatment uptake and is cost effective.
Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#HepC #PublicHealth
New research shows those with poor sleep and obesity have a much higher risk of having two or more chronic diseases.
The research, led by the University of Queensland, shows why more needs to be done to address preventable risk factors.
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The research, led by the University of Queensland, shows why more needs to be done to address preventable risk factors.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
New research shows those with poor sleep and obesity have a much higher risk of having two or more chronic diseases.
The research, led by the University of Queensland, shows why more needs to be done to address preventable risk factors.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
The research, led by the University of Queensland, shows why more needs to be done to address preventable risk factors.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
"Mob want to see mob"
New research led by Stephen Harfield at UQ has found that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people prefer First Nations health clinics.
Read the article below, or the journal article here:
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
New research led by Stephen Harfield at UQ has found that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people prefer First Nations health clinics.
Read the article below, or the journal article here:
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
‘Mob want to see mob’: First Nations health clinics a priority for young Indigenous peoples
A University of Queensland (UQ) study has examined factors supporting or hindering young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from accessing primary healthcare services.The study, 'Mob want to...
nit.com.au
October 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
"Mob want to see mob"
New research led by Stephen Harfield at UQ has found that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people prefer First Nations health clinics.
Read the article below, or the journal article here:
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
New research led by Stephen Harfield at UQ has found that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people prefer First Nations health clinics.
Read the article below, or the journal article here:
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
"to close the inequity gap in this area...government and policy makers really need to ensure that they're working with community to actually target this and translate it in relational and representative ways," ANZJPH author Associate Prof Ryder.
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention
First Nations road toll figures spark call for investment in community-led safety campaigns
In less than 20 years, 320 Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over died on New South Wales roads, with thousands more people seriously injured, new research has found.Published on Wednesday, 'Road tra...
nit.com.au
October 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"to close the inequity gap in this area...government and policy makers really need to ensure that they're working with community to actually target this and translate it in relational and representative ways," ANZJPH author Associate Prof Ryder.
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention
🚨New issue alert!
Live now our Oct issue features articles on topics including #Vaccination, #TobaccoControl, #Alcohol & #InfectiousDiseases
Available for anyone to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#PublicHealth
Live now our Oct issue features articles on topics including #Vaccination, #TobaccoControl, #Alcohol & #InfectiousDiseases
Available for anyone to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#PublicHealth
October 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨New issue alert!
Live now our Oct issue features articles on topics including #Vaccination, #TobaccoControl, #Alcohol & #InfectiousDiseases
Available for anyone to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#PublicHealth
Live now our Oct issue features articles on topics including #Vaccination, #TobaccoControl, #Alcohol & #InfectiousDiseases
Available for anyone to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#PublicHealth
Read more about the project and the artwork "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country 2025 created by Tania Striven (nee Rigney) here: www.flinders.edu.au/fhmri/resear...
October 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Read more about the project and the artwork "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country 2025 created by Tania Striven (nee Rigney) here: www.flinders.edu.au/fhmri/resear...
Community-led safety initiatives are needed to reduce the number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people injured & killed on NSW roads, according to new research.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Art: Talia Scriven (née Rigney)
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Art: Talia Scriven (née Rigney)
October 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Community-led safety initiatives are needed to reduce the number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people injured & killed on NSW roads, according to new research.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Art: Talia Scriven (née Rigney)
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Art: Talia Scriven (née Rigney)
#PublicHealth researchers — this one’s for you 👋
If your work focuses on #IndigenousHealth, #NCDs (including #obesity) or #ClimateChange, or testing or implementing real-world interventions, it could align with our priorities.
Check out our strategic focus areas: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
If your work focuses on #IndigenousHealth, #NCDs (including #obesity) or #ClimateChange, or testing or implementing real-world interventions, it could align with our priorities.
Check out our strategic focus areas: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
#PublicHealth researchers — this one’s for you 👋
If your work focuses on #IndigenousHealth, #NCDs (including #obesity) or #ClimateChange, or testing or implementing real-world interventions, it could align with our priorities.
Check out our strategic focus areas: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
If your work focuses on #IndigenousHealth, #NCDs (including #obesity) or #ClimateChange, or testing or implementing real-world interventions, it could align with our priorities.
Check out our strategic focus areas: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Connect with your community to improve the mental wellbeing of Australians. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect that #prevention and collaboration are key to improving #MentalHealth. Abstract submission for Preventive Mental Health Conf is closing in 7 days! Submit abstracts now: shorturl.at/rQYVE
October 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Connect with your community to improve the mental wellbeing of Australians. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect that #prevention and collaboration are key to improving #MentalHealth. Abstract submission for Preventive Mental Health Conf is closing in 7 days! Submit abstracts now: shorturl.at/rQYVE
📢 We are seeking new Editors!
EOIs sought from experts in:
👉Indigenous health
👉Environmental health
👉Infectious disease
👉Chronic disease prevention
👉First Nations research methods
👉Evidence synthesis & systematic reviews
👉Quantitative methods
More: www.phaa.net.au/common/Uploa... #PublicHealth
EOIs sought from experts in:
👉Indigenous health
👉Environmental health
👉Infectious disease
👉Chronic disease prevention
👉First Nations research methods
👉Evidence synthesis & systematic reviews
👉Quantitative methods
More: www.phaa.net.au/common/Uploa... #PublicHealth
October 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
📢 We are seeking new Editors!
EOIs sought from experts in:
👉Indigenous health
👉Environmental health
👉Infectious disease
👉Chronic disease prevention
👉First Nations research methods
👉Evidence synthesis & systematic reviews
👉Quantitative methods
More: www.phaa.net.au/common/Uploa... #PublicHealth
EOIs sought from experts in:
👉Indigenous health
👉Environmental health
👉Infectious disease
👉Chronic disease prevention
👉First Nations research methods
👉Evidence synthesis & systematic reviews
👉Quantitative methods
More: www.phaa.net.au/common/Uploa... #PublicHealth
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Time to Shut the Shops: Experts Call for Fewer Tobacconists
A new editorial in the @anzjph.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to reduce the number of tobacco and nicotine retailers in Australia.
Anita Dessaix | @drbfreeman.bsky.social | Raglan Maddox | Emily Stone
A new editorial in the @anzjph.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to reduce the number of tobacco and nicotine retailers in Australia.
Anita Dessaix | @drbfreeman.bsky.social | Raglan Maddox | Emily Stone
October 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Time to Shut the Shops: Experts Call for Fewer Tobacconists
A new editorial in the @anzjph.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to reduce the number of tobacco and nicotine retailers in Australia.
Anita Dessaix | @drbfreeman.bsky.social | Raglan Maddox | Emily Stone
A new editorial in the @anzjph.bsky.social highlights the urgent need to reduce the number of tobacco and nicotine retailers in Australia.
Anita Dessaix | @drbfreeman.bsky.social | Raglan Maddox | Emily Stone