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“It’s all about the money.” Australian women’s perspectives about menopause and the commercial determinants of health

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 4d

There is a surge of products, services, and events promising to support women during the menopause transition.

Our new study in @healthpromint.bsky.social explores how women think that commercial actors shape menopause-related narratives, products, and practices.
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Abstract. With increased public attention on menopause, researchers have started to investigate the surge of commercial products and services which claim t

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 8d

NEW 🔔 Tobacco and nicotine population health planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population growth

✍️ Rohan M Telford, Raymond Lovett, Christina Heris, Lisa J Whop, Michelle Kennedy, Catherine Chamberlain, Raglan Maddox

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf158

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 9d

NEW 🔔 The inclusion and impact of digital determinants of health in digital nutrition interventions for adolescents: a systematic review

✍️ Paris Mooney, Lai Ting Veronica Lam, Allyson R Todd, Stephanie R Partridge, Rebecca Raeside

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf154

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 9d

‘I want food to be tasty & healthy’: school-children’s experiences with nutrition education & messaging

@fionaquigs.bsky.social, Louise Lynch, Ruth Price, Lynsey Hollywood, Alison Gallagher, Elaine Mooney, Amanda McCloat, Anne Moorhead

@healthpromint.bsky.social

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‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: a qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 12d

I really love these studies in @healthpromint.bsky.social that share young peoples views. Really nice methods and photos in this study. Fascinating theme around mobility as connection:

"It is very lonely walking by yourself, even though it is a quick walk."

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Abstract. The active mobility experiences of adolescents intersect with those of younger children and older youth in many ways. However, existing research

How big is the medical writing industry? Why it matters

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 16d

Recognising the information environment as a determinant of health #ottawa40 @ottawacharter40.bsky.social

Editorial: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Interview with Tina Purnat, Elisabeth Wilhelm and Becky White:

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5uvj...

YouTube: youtu.be/ChRESMxyojY?...

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 22d

NEW 🔔 How big is the medical writing industry? Why it matters

✍️ Maud Bernisson, Sergio Sismondo

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf146

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 24d

NEW at Health Promotion International ⭐️

Check out some of the latest research from social media interventions to alcohol lobbying registries to physical activity & green spaces 👇

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Sep 7

How big is the medical writing industry? Why it matters

Maud Bernisson, Sergio Sismondo

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#CDoH #Pharma

Abstract. Medical writing is a key element in pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to shape the relevant medical science literature. As part of what is called

(Re)framing menopause: a comprehensive public health approach

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Sep 2

ICYMI!

Catch up on some of the excellent research at Health Promotion International 💡

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Aug 28

(Re)framing menopause: a comprehensive public health approach

@docsamantha.bsky.social, Melanie Randle, Sarah White

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#Menopause #WomensHealth #CDoH #COI

Over half of the world’s population will experience menopause, the point in time 12 months after a woman’s final menstrual period (World Health Organizatio

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Aug 28

✍️ Simone M Schmid, Carrie Soo Hoo, Catherine M Pirkle, Michael M Phillips, Mika Thompson, Ann Yoshida, Heidi Hansen Smith, Lance Ching, Julia Finn, Tetine Sentell

Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW 🔔 Culturally relevant physical activity in Hawai‘i: outrigger canoeing across an adapted social–ecological model

✍️ Schmid et al.

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf130

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join EIC Prof Samantha Thomas and Founder & Chair Emerita Prof Ilona Kickbusch in celebration of 40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and Health Promotion International 🎉

📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pWr...

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#Ottawa40

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW 🔔 40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion—Reaffirming Health for All

✍️ Samantha L Thomas, Ilona Kickbusch, Mihály Kökény, Orkan Okan

FREE EDITORIAL doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf143

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · Aug 26

NEW 🔔 Health literacy research on the island of Ireland: a systematic review

✍️ Maeve Murray, Stephen Behan, Craig Smith, Hannah Goss

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf138

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎥 Watch my interview with Prof Ilona Kickbusch about the history of the Ottawa Charter and the impact it has had on Health Promotion across the globe youtu.be/8pWr0YIJ-pE

🎧 Or listen to the interview on our new 'Ottawa at 40' Spotify podcast series open.spotify.com/episode/1GKA... #Ottawa40

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Aug 23

❤️ "The rhizome effect of the charter... There's loads of health promotion (HP) out there, but it's not necessarily called HP, but it works to HP principles"

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🎯 "We don't want to see new HP palaces, we want everyone involved in health to work to HP principles"

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#Ottawa40

Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎥 Watch my interview with Prof Ilona Kickbusch about the history of the Ottawa Charter and the impact it has had on Health Promotion across the globe youtu.be/8pWr0YIJ-pE

🎧 Or listen to the interview on our new 'Ottawa at 40' Spotify podcast series open.spotify.com/episode/1GKA... #Ottawa40

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · Aug 23

🚨 "We have a very, very dangerous separation between a health promotion agenda & pandemic agenda"

Very concerning that key principles/approaches (incl health in all policies, community action) have been dropped from policies following the COVID19 pandemic

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎥 Watch my interview with Prof Ilona Kickbusch about the history of the Ottawa Charter and the impact it has had on Health Promotion across the globe youtu.be/8pWr0YIJ-pE

🎧 Or listen to the interview on our new 'Ottawa at 40' Spotify podcast series open.spotify.com/episode/1GKA... #Ottawa40

An analysis of submissions on regulations to implement Aotearoa New Zealand’s tobacco endgame policies

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

An analysis of submissions on regulations to implement Aotearoa New Zealand’s tobacco endgame policies

Excellent new article from Janet Hoek and colleagues @healthpromint.bsky.social

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Abstract. In late 2022, Aotearoa New Zealand passed legislation to introduce three commercial ‘tobacco endgame’ policies designed to reduce smoking prevale

40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion—Reaffirming Health for All

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Prof Ilona Kickbusch issues a call to action to the younger generation.

Read our new Editorial here @healthpromint.bsky.social

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🎧 to the full interview with Ilona on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/1GKA...

#ottawa40 #healthpromotion

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our latest Editorial launches our celebration of the Ottawa Charter at 40! @healthpromint.bsky.social @ottawacharter40.bsky.social
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Watch my interview with Ilona Kickbusch
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Or listen on our podcast!
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On the 21st November 1986, the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada presented a Charter that would change the way we think