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Advancing integrated care for non-communicable diseases across APEC economies

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Building Stronger Community Workforce Pathways for Integrated NCD CareChronic diseases rarely arrive one at a time. A person living with type 2 diabetes may also have high blood pressure, excess weight, heart disease risk,…
How to create safer activity spaces in urban parksUrban parks can help communities prevent and manage chronic conditions while making daily movement easier, more social and more enjoyable. A well-designed park…
Using Community Feedback Loops to Improve NCD Service DeliveryChronic diseases are managed in ordinary places: kitchens, pharmacies, community centres, general practices and sporting clubs. For people living with…
Intergenerational Programs for Stronger NCD PreventionIntergenerational programs bring children, working-age adults and older people together around practical health goals. Shared cooking, walking groups,…
Community-based home monitoring for heart failure patientsHeart failure care increasingly extends beyond the hospital, specialist clinic and general practice. For many Australians, the most useful information is…
Building the Case for Community NCD Funding in AustraliaCommunity-based care is central to Australia’s response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and chronic…
How Law Enforcement Can Advance Workplace NCD PreventionNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often discussed through hospitals, general practice and public health campaigns, yet a large part of prevention takes…
Community-based care for chronic pain in NCD patientsChronic pain often sits at the centre of several long-term health problems. A person living with diabetes may develop neuropathic pain, someone with obesity…
Building Community Health Leadership For Chronic Disease CareCommunity health workers are often the people who make chronic disease care feel practical, local and achievable. They may run a walking group in a…
Making Community Gatherings Work for Health ScreeningCommunity events can turn health information into a practical, welcoming experience. A local festival, sporting fixture, cultural celebration or neighbourhood…