In Australia, non-communicable diseases remain the leading driver of premature mortality, with cardiovascular conditions, type 2 diabetes, and chronic…
Colorectal cancer is a major public health concern in Australia, where bowel cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Screening can detect…
Stroke prevention becomes more effective when risk is recognised close to where people live, work and receive everyday care. Hospitals remain essential for…
Schools are powerful settings for preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) because they reach young people during the years when daily habits, social…
Climate change is reshaping how chronic disease prevention and treatment must be delivered. Heatwaves, bushfires, floods, poor air quality and disrupted…
Long-term medicines are central to managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.…
Alcohol-related harm is shaped by far more than individual choice. It is influenced by housing, income, social connection, local services, advertising,…
Diabetes prevention is moving beyond clinic walls. Digital tools can help people assess risk, build healthier routines and stay connected with care teams…
Community-based non-communicable disease programs are often judged by the number of screenings completed, referrals made, or health workers trained. Those…
