Mixed outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Smoking rates have declined, but nearly one in two people have a chronic condition that poses a significant health problem, a new ABS report found.
Could Australia do more to tackle chronic disease? Yes, says the WHO A world-first study on the global implementation of World Health Organization-recommended policies shows we are falling behind.
Social prescribing tackling loneliness and isolation Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda.
Sydney choking on smoke from bushfires: What GPs need to know Health warnings have been issued in the face of ‘alarming and dangerous’ levels of air pollution in NSW, with a forecast heatwave likely to exacerbate what is a looming public health issue.
Deaths from congenital heart disease are declining A new report shows that congenital heart disease is more likely to be experienced as a complex, ongoing condition.
Closing gaps in monitoring heart health Two large-scale studies have highlighted how surveillance of heart conditions can be boosted in general practice, aiding in prevention and management.
NPS general practice report echoes RACGP findings It found mental health conditions are among the most common issues dealt with in general practice.
Worldwide eradication of wild poliovirus type 3 The World Health Organization confirmed the news on World Polio Day, which brings the world significantly closer to being completely polio free.
Fat accumulates in airways, contributes to respiratory illness For the first time, researchers have discovered that fatty tissue builds up in the airway walls of people with obesity.
The heart disease type that’s bucking downward trends Rates of heart disease death in Australia are in decline – except for those caused by atrial fibrillation, a condition that often flies under the radar.