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Fat Chance To Fix Obesity Without Govt Keeping The Pressure On Industry
1st September 2009 -
Views: 678
A coalition of peak health bodies has welcomed the obesity recommendations of the National Preventative Health Taskforce, but warns the government needs to be strong and hold industry to account while focussing on interventions that will deliver the greatest gains to our community.
Heart Foundation Says Preventative Health Report Will Save Lives
1st September 2009 -
Views: 724
“I congratulate the Australian Government for placing prevention at the forefront of the national health reform agenda.
Australia Poised To Become Global Leader In Tobacco Control
1st September 2009 -
Views: 738
Recommendations for an increase in the cost of cigarettes, a move to plain packaging of tobacco products and funding for anti-smoking media campaigns have been welcomed by Quit as crucial measures to reduce smoking rates in Australia.
Government Must Put The Health Of Australians First In Tackling Obesity
1st September 2009 -
Views: 694
A comprehensive plan to tackle Australia's burgeoning obesity problem has been welcomed by the nation's largest independent disease prevention groups as crucial to curbing rising rates of chronic disease and protecting the future health and wellbeing of all Australians.
Ask Your Pharmacist ... For More Information
1st September 2009 -
Views: 614
Having access to reliable information about the medications you take will help you better understand your medicines and equip you to play a bigger role in the management of your own health.
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