December edition of Australian Family Physician The latest edition of Australian Family Physician is now available.
Fighting excess sugar consumption in Cape York Excessive sugar consumption is a major health problem in many remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Australia.
Dr Ronald Schweitzer: Working with men who commit violence against women While many GPs may be relatively familiar with the management of people who have experienced family violence, Dr Ronald Schweitzer’s work is on another side of the issue.
Health ministers delay identifying hidden sugar on food labels Ministers from the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation last week failed to come to a decision on whether added sugars should be more clearly and comprehensively labelled on food products.
Studies reveal sharp rise in obesity across most ages Australian adults in all but one age range are significantly more likely to be obese now than in recent decades, according to statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Identifying the underlying signs of family violence The complex nature of family violence means it rarely presents in an obvious way.
Shining a light on perinatal depression and anxiety The statistics on late maternal mortality in Australia are stark.
Three key areas highlighted in the RACGP’s pre-budget submission The RACGP has developed its 2018–19 pre-budget submission, urging the Federal Government to extend its commitment to Australians’ health by supporting three vital aspects of general practice.
Early identification key in tackling global diabetes problem The incidence of diabetes is reaching epidemic levels around the world.
A path to better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare The RACGP’s Five steps towards excellent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare has been developed to provide a clear and concise summary of the programs and funding options available to support better care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.