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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
It's been almost 40 years since the development of the #OttawaCharter. Last week the Editors-in-Chief Australia's leading #PublicHealth and #HealthPromotion journals came together to publish a joint editorial reflecting on the progress made and the challenges that remain. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Forty years of the Ottawa Charter: Why healthy public policy still matters for health equity in Australia
Carmel Williams 1 2 3, Samantha Thomas 4 5, Luke Wolfenden 6 7 8 9
,Don Nutbeam 10
10.1016/j.anzjph.2026.100581
Key words public health; health promotion; Ottawa Charter; healthy public policy; health equity
Introduction
In November 2026, it will be 40 years since the first World Health Organization (WHO) International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa, Canada1. Its significance was captured in the development of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion2, which has
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New research in ANZJPH today provide new insights into Aussie teen's lifetime use of tobacco, vapes and nicotine pouches. Led by @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social the study shows that teens often try more than one nicotine product, and boys are more vulnerable. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Image of vape cloud, text reads "Teenagers' use of cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches, logos include the Public Health Association of Australia and ANZJPH
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The draft Digital Duty of Care legislation will be released this week. This ANZJPH commentary from @juliacoffey.bsky.social & @stevethreadgold.bsky.social critiques the social media minimum age act and looks ahead at how a Digital Duty of Care Act could reduce harm. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of a young boy taking a selfie with a phone. Text reads "Social media and young people" Beyond the social media minimum age act" ANZJPH Public Health Association of Australia
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Topics in our latest issue include strengthening the reporting of health research involving Indigenous peoples, measles susceptibility, young people's experiences with vaping, the cost of skin cancer and food marketing & nutrition. Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #PublicHealth
Cover image of the Austraiian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Alongside text: New Issue, Vol 50, Issue 4.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
A new paper published in ANZJPH examines lunch box snacks sold in Australia over a ten year period. Researchers found that while the nutritional quality of some foods improved as Health Star Ratings were introduced, use of the health star rating label was modest. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of a young boy holding a lunch box with a backpack on. Text reads" What's in your kid's lunchbox? New analysis of nutrition content and health star rating uptake amongst lunch box snacks"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Public health interventions can cause harm - e.g. psychological, equity-based & social impacts. Yet adverse impacts are not routinely assessed or reported in evaluations. A new ANZJPH editorial calls for better assessment & reporting of intervention harms. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
image of laptop on table with pen and notepad. Text" Public health research should report harms, not just benefits"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
More than 200 abstracts from @publichealthaus.bsky.social's #CDIC2026 have been published in ANZJPH today - helping facilitate rapid dissemination of public health research. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... 🔗 Editorial: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Image of person getting vaccination - text reads "Abstracts from Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference 2026, Vol 50, Supplement 1. Logos ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
@who.int has reported that loneliness causes ∼871,000 deaths annually worldwide & affects 1 in 6 people. This new letter draws attention to two reports that provide a blueprint for implementing social prescribing in Australia. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image of woman sitting alone on a park bench. Text "social connection: The new frontier for better health in 2026" ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logo.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
📣NEW📣 This new WA study found that while most adults agree climate change is happening, less than half thought it would impact their health in the next decade. The authors say target communications are needed to bridge the knowledge gap. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth #ClimateChange
Image of thermometer silhouette against sun, text reads : New study of over 1,100 WA adults reveals climate change health impact knowledge gaps
Most don't think about how climate change is going to harm their health 

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This new paper explores the benefits of nurse-led virtual triage for colonoscopy after bowel cancer screening, including long-term heath cost effectiveness and saving patients time and money. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #BowelScreening
Image of older man lying in bed in hospital gown. Text reads" Reducing wait times after bowel cancer screening A NSW Evaluation of nurse-led virtual triage for colonoscopy referrals"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Following #WorldNoTobaccoDay, 3 ANZJPH articles unmasking tobacco and vaping: 🚭 Tobacco research conflicts of interest doi.org/10.1016/j.an... 🚭 Teens who vape are 5x more likely to try smoking doi.org/10.1016/j.an... 🚭 Tackling illicit tobacco doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image of smoking on black background. Text reads: World No Tobacco Day 2026 with the ANZJPH and PHAA logo
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
New SA research published in ANZJPH found nearly half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experienced food insecurity, and while 55.7% of children had dental caries. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #OralHealth #PublicHealth
Image of shopping bag full of fresh fruit and vegetables. Headline "Food security is a basic human right Study highlights dental caries and food security in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children" includes the ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logo
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A new study published in ANZJPH shows RSV hospitalisations in the Kimberley and Pilbara don't follow the typical winter pattern seen in southern WA, supporting year-round immunisation in these regions. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #RSV #Immunisation #PublicHealth
Image of young toddler wearing an oxygen mask. Text reads "RSV patterns vary across WA, Study shows why year-round RSV immunisation is needed in the Kimberly and Pilbara". Logos including ANZJPH and The Public Health Association of Australia.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Can digital health improve cancer care in rural Australia? A new review found videoconferencing, telephone counselling and remote radiology assessment improved access to care and reduced travel burden, but communicating diagnostic results by phone remained a challenge. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
NEW IN ANZJPH: Australian primary care staff say funding gaps, workforce pressures, limited allied health connections and challenges engaging patients are preventing efforts to support healthy ageing early. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Background image of elderly hands crossed over the top of a walking stick. text "Funding gaps and workplace pressures hold back healthy ageing" Barriers and enablers to implementing early invention initiatives for healthy ageing in Australian primary care: A quantitative study." ANZJPH "Public Health Association Australia"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🆕 What motivates Aussie adults to get their flu vax? Most want to be vaccinated and trust in healthcare professionals has risen, but cost and appointment access remain barriers. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @julieleask.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Photo of woman with her sleeve rolled up showing a bandaid on her forearm. The image also includes the ANZJPH and Public Health Association of Australia logos. Text: Increased trust in the flu vaccine and healthcare professionals. Tracking the behavioural and social drivers of adult influenza vaccination: Insights from Australia's first serial survey."
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📣NEW ISSUE ALERT📣 The April issue of ANZJPH is now live - and free for everyone to read. Explore the latest research & commentaries on the #PublicHealth issues shaping our region: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/australian-and-new-zealand-journal-of-public-health/vol/50/issue/2 #Research
Image of the front cover of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, including journal title, image of a family kicking the ball in the backyard, key journal subjects and the Public Health Association of Australia logo. Text alongside reads : New Issue, Vol 50, Issue 2, April 2026
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Emerging Aboriginal leaders call for greater Indigenous control over native foods. Read the Guardian's coverage: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Read the article in ANZJPH 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
People living in walkable regional towns walk 75 minutes more each week, new research led by @menzies-research.bsky.social finds. Published today in ANZJPH, the study highlights the health benefits of more walkable regional communities. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image of regional bay with walking path to the side - text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Photo: Georgia McGrath
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🏫 🏃‍♂️Should Australian school students be able to wear their sports uniform five days a week? A new paper published in ANZJPH today suggests there is broad public support for the idea. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of school children sitting alongside one another - they are depicted from the chest down, showcasing their traditional tunic and shorts/button shirt uniforms and leather shoes. Text reads: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Australia’s native food industry is booming - but who benefits? Experts are concerned about the commercial exploitation of traditional knowledge. A new commentary calls for greater action to protect Indigenous access and control over traditional foods and botanicals. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Photo of Dr Luke Williams (supplied by the University of Queensland) and Dr Alana Gall  (supplied by Southern Cross University / Anna Warr). Both sit in native bushland. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
👩‍🌾🚚🛒🥕 Better access to fresh, affordable fruit and veg could improve health in rural Australia. But a new scoping review found that while many solutions have been suggested, few have been implemented or evaluated. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image of crates of fresh fruit and vegetables at a storefront. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Integrated care can improve outcomes for people with cardiovascular disease. New research identifies the barriers preventing GP referrals to allied health and what could make integrated care easier. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
💡NEW💡 Dementia is now Australia's leading cause of death. A new ANZJPH letter published today argues that brain health needs to be a national priority, including a focus on prevention. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image of human head shape made of puzzle pieces, with a few pieces missing/to the side. Text: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
New age-verification requirements for online pornography come into effect today in Australia. One of our most-read ANZJPH articles published in 2024 found the average age of first porn exposure was 13.2 for boys & 14.1 for girls. 🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020024000104
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🥦🍎 💰 🩺 Are proposals to increase GST & broaden it to staple foods ignoring the health impacts? This letter estimates that the reduction in fruit & veg consumption could cause 172k more cases of cardiovascular disease & 68,500 extra cases of Type 2 diabetes. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Looking for the latest #FirstNations public health research? Our latest issue of ANZJPH includes several papers focused on Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Māori health. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #PublicHealth
cover image of ANZJPH with text "New Issue Vol 50, Issue 1, February 2026"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
💡This new paper centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives on genomics in cancer care, showing why co-design is essential to achieving equitable access to precision medicine. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #CancerCare #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine #Equity #PublicHealth
Background image of DNA helix. Text: "A qualitative study of genomics in cancer control for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📣NEW ISSUE OUT NOW📣 Our first issue of 2026, Vol. 50, Issue 1 is now complete & available online. Articles capture a wide range of #PublicHealth topics - lots on #FirstNationsHealth, #ClimateChange, #OneHealth & #Obesity 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Cover of Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, featuring image of family playing soccer in the backyard, text: New Issue, Vol 50, Issue 1, February 2026
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
📄New paper 📄 "Indigenous Measures for Protecting and Addressing Critical Trauma (IMPACT) – Project protocol" 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... IMAGE: "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country, 2025, Artist: Talia Scriven, Ngarrindjeri People
IMAGE: "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country, 2025, Artist: Talia Scriven, Ngarrindjeri People
his artwork celebrates resilience rooted in identity, family, and connection to Country. At its centre, two emus stand tall, symbolizing continuity, protection, and intergenerational care. This highlights the importance of early, culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples after road traffic injuries.

The circular shapes throughout represent strong identity, family support, and connection to appropriate care services. The largest circle symbolizes connection to Country – a vital cultural determinant of health and wellbeing. Together, these elements remind us that recovery depends on the strength of relationships and place, not just the individual.

Beneath the emus, the silver daisy bush blooms – a totem of resilience known for thriving in tough conditions. It symbolizes endurance, hope, and growth despite challenges.

The land, environment, and shared cultural knowledge passed across generations are crucial to healing, as Aboriginal participants have emphasized. Connection to Country plays a key role in supporting recovery, especially after trauma.

Effective healing is community-led, involving Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Aboriginal Health Workers who provide early, culturally appropriate psychological and physical care.

This artwork calls for stronger community-focused education and support for Aboriginal patients following road traffic injuries. Healing is not just about treatment – it is about connection, culture, and care that honours the strength of community.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Heart disease is the leading cause of life expectancy gaps between Māori & Pacific populations compared with other New Zealanders. Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of stethoscope and ECG print out, with a heart shaped object. Text reads "Provider perspectives on heart healthcare inequities among Māori and Pacific Peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand: A qualitative study"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
How can we do more to keep Australian children at a healthy weight? Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #childhealth
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨 Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared. This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study. #OneHealth 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of man's legs walking in floods after in thongs, with text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness & Aust. is the only developed country where it persists. A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #endingtrachoma
Images supplied by #endingtrachoma team - including clean faces strong eyes kit (towels, soaps, sanitiser, toilet paper, tissues, face wash, toothpaste etc). On the right an Aboriginal man fixes taps at a bathroom sink.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Vaccination coverage in Aust. is falling. The National Immunisation Strategy aims to reverse this by strengthening the workforce. In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Image of gloved hands administering vaccine into arm of person wearing a blue shirt. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New in ANZJPH: Aged care use among older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people has increased overall, but declined in remote areas. Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Image looking up at a big, old Eucalyptus tree against the sky.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
One in 15 Emergency Department visits in the Australian Capital Territory is linked to extreme weather, and global heating will make that worse, a new study out today shows. The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services. shorturl.at/l1FOf #PublicHealth
Hospital bed and equipment. Text says Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
New in ANZJPH 🦟 Scoping review out now on how temperature affects Ross River & Barmah Forest virus notifications in Australia. Timely reminder to protect yourself from mozzies this summer. Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The number of older Australians with a mental-health condition using home care has sharply increased. Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care. Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
Image of an elderly person's hands resting on a walking stick. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
While the risk in Australia is low, TB is a major global killer. A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
computer generated image of lungs showing small mass indicative of TB. text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Early childhood shapes lifelong movement habits. NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
💡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
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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
Microscopic view of Helicobacter Pylori Bacterium, with text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
Image of three young girls lying on their stomachs in a bed reading on their phones. Text "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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
Image of a pregnant women in a pink shirt sitting down receiving a vaccination from a female doctor/clinician.
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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