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Health authorities and non-governmental organisations often use mass media interventions (e.g. leaflets, radio and TV advertisements, posters and social media) to encourage healthier behaviours related to physical activity, dietary patterns, tobacco use or alcohol consumption, among others. In this review, the authors consider the effects of mass...
March 1 2017
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New editorial on The Cochrane Library by Lawrence et al, A call to action to reshape evidence synthesis and use for nutrition policy, outlines how Cochrane can take "a proactive role in reforming evidence use in nutrition policy so as to be more relevant, transparent, and responsive to decision makers globally". The editotrial reflects on the...
November 23 2016
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This review looked at the effects of strategies to improve the implementation (or correct undertaking) of policies, practices or programmes by childcare services that promote children's healthy eating, physical activity and/or obesity prevention. The authors also looked at whether these strategies improved childcare service staff knowledge, skills...
September 29 2016
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In almost all countries worldwide, most people eat too much salt. This is a problem because eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. To reduce the amount of salt eaten, governments in many countries have developed national salt reduction initiatives.This review aimed to...
September 21 2016
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The maltreatment of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a global problem, affecting large numbers of people worldwide. It’s a single or repeated act and, although it may be caused by employed carers, the abuse is more commonly committed by a relative, such as the son or daughter of the abused person. The maltreatment can take many forms...
August 17 2016
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Low levels of zinc, or zinc deficiency, is a common problem in children and women living in low- and middle-income countries. Cereal-based foods and legumes are rich in dietary fibre and phytates, which reduce absorption of zinc from the intestine. As people in low-income households derive majority of their nutritional intake from only these foods...
June 28 2016
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There is growing research and policy interest in the potential for using the natural environment to enhance human health and well-being. It is thought that contact with the natural environment has a positive impact on health and well-being. Outdoor environmental enhancement and conservation activities include activities such as unpaid litter...
June 2 2016
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The Cochrane Public Health review examing interventions for promoting reintegration and reducting harmful behaviour and lifestyles in street-connected children and young people has been updated.Thirteen studies which rigorously evaluated 19 interventions such as services to support street-connected children and youth - all in high-income countries...
January 27 2016
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A memorial event was held to celebrate and honour the life of Professor Elizabeth Waters in October. If you are interested in viewing the event, please do contact us. Liz’s husband Paul Joyce published an obituary in The Age and paid tribute to her many talents, achievements and contributions to public health in Australia and around...
October 26 2015
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Unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) for humanitarian assistance during disasters may improve health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by giving recipients additional income.This review sought to assess the effect of UCTs on health services use, health outcomes, social determinants of health, health care expenditure, and local markets and...
September 15 2015
Health authorities and non-governmental organisations often use mass media interventions (e.g. leaflets, radio and TV advertisements, posters and social media) to encourage healthier behaviours related to physical activity, dietary patterns, tobacco use or alcohol consumption, among others. In this review, the authors consider the effects of mass...March 1 2017
New editorial on The Cochrane Library by Lawrence et al, A call to action to reshape evidence synthesis and use for nutrition policy, outlines how Cochrane can take "a proactive role in reforming evidence use in nutrition policy so as to be more relevant, transparent, and responsive to decision makers globally". The editotrial reflects on the...November 23 2016
This review looked at the effects of strategies to improve the implementation (or correct undertaking) of policies, practices or programmes by childcare services that promote children's healthy eating, physical activity and/or obesity prevention. The authors also looked at whether these strategies improved childcare service staff knowledge, skills...September 29 2016
In almost all countries worldwide, most people eat too much salt. This is a problem because eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. To reduce the amount of salt eaten, governments in many countries have developed national salt reduction initiatives.This review aimed to...September 21 2016
The maltreatment of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a global problem, affecting large numbers of people worldwide. It’s a single or repeated act and, although it may be caused by employed carers, the abuse is more commonly committed by a relative, such as the son or daughter of the abused person. The maltreatment can take many forms...August 17 2016
Low levels of zinc, or zinc deficiency, is a common problem in children and women living in low- and middle-income countries. Cereal-based foods and legumes are rich in dietary fibre and phytates, which reduce absorption of zinc from the intestine. As people in low-income households derive majority of their nutritional intake from only these foods...June 28 2016
There is growing research and policy interest in the potential for using the natural environment to enhance human health and well-being. It is thought that contact with the natural environment has a positive impact on health and well-being. Outdoor environmental enhancement and conservation activities include activities such as unpaid litter...June 2 2016
The Cochrane Public Health review examing interventions for promoting reintegration and reducting harmful behaviour and lifestyles in street-connected children and young people has been updated.Thirteen studies which rigorously evaluated 19 interventions such as services to support street-connected children and youth - all in high-income countries...January 27 2016
A memorial event was held to celebrate and honour the life of Professor Elizabeth Waters in October. If you are interested in viewing the event, please do contact us. Liz’s husband Paul Joyce published an obituary in The Age and paid tribute to her many talents, achievements and contributions to public health in Australia and around...October 26 2015