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This new paper explores the benefits of nurse-led virtual triage for colonoscopy after bowel cancer screening, including long-term heath cost effectiveness and saving patients time and money. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #BowelScreening

Today is your last chance to submit an abstract for our Australian Public Health Conference 2026. Head to www.austph2026.com/call-for-abs... to submit your abstract by 11:59pm tonight.

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Can digital health improve cancer care in rural Australia? A new review found videoconferencing, telephone counselling and remote radiology assessment improved access to care and reduced travel burden, but communicating diagnostic results by phone remained a challenge. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

📣NEW📣 This new WA study found that while most adults agree climate change is happening, less than half thought it would impact their health in the next decade. The authors say target communications are needed to bridge the knowledge gap. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth #ClimateChange

@who.int has reported that loneliness causes ∼871,000 deaths annually worldwide & affects 1 in 6 people. This new letter draws attention to two reports that provide a blueprint for implementing social prescribing in Australia. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social

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Following #WorldNoTobaccoDay, 3 ANZJPH articles unmasking tobacco and vaping: 🚭 Tobacco research conflicts of interest doi.org/10.1016/j.an... 🚭 Teens who vape are 5x more likely to try smoking doi.org/10.1016/j.an... 🚭 Tackling illicit tobacco doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

New SA research published in ANZJPH found nearly half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experienced food insecurity, and while 55.7% of children had dental caries. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #OralHealth #PublicHealth

A new study published in ANZJPH shows RSV hospitalisations in the Kimberley and Pilbara don't follow the typical winter pattern seen in southern WA, supporting year-round immunisation in these regions. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social #RSV #Immunisation #PublicHealth

NEW IN ANZJPH: Australian primary care staff say funding gaps, workforce pressures, limited allied health connections and challenges engaging patients are preventing efforts to support healthy ageing early. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

🆕 What motivates Aussie adults to get their flu vax? Most want to be vaccinated and trust in healthcare professionals has risen, but cost and appointment access remain barriers. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @julieleask.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @publichealthaus.bsky.social

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