Young Women Missing Out On Preventive Health Care 17th August 2009 - Views: 765 The study also found 40% of women under the age of 30 are not having regular pap smears – a finding that concerns lead researcher, Dr Mandy Deeks.
National Glaucoma Week 2009 16th August 2009 - Views: 808 Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery, Warren Snowdon, said glaucoma continues to be one of the leading causes of blindness in Australia, and it is estimated around 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, but half are unaware they have the condition.
Counting Down To A Good Night's Sleep 17th August 2009 - Views: 703 For some people, getting a good night’s sleep can be a major problem. While the amount of sleep we need decreases as we get older, quality of sleep is what will enable us to get the most out of the following day.
Extend "healthy Kids" Checks To Child And Maternal Health - Anf 14th August 2009 - Views: 728 “We know that general practice is already under enormous strain.
Creating A Built Environment That Keeps Us Active 12th August 2009 - Views: 735 The Healthy Spaces and Places project has produced a web-based national planning guide with practical tools, case studies and guidelines, to assist planning and design practitioners to incorporate active living principles into the built environment.