Avian influenza – situation in Indonesia – update

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced one new confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus.

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Shadow report 2012: on Australian governments’ progress towards closing the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee (2012) Shadow report 2012: on Australian governments’ progress towards closing the gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians Melbourne: Oxfam Australia This report presents the Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee’s assessment of the Australian Government’s progress towards achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality under [...]

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Sad news, sorry business: guidelines for caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through death and dying

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Branch Queensland Health (2011) Sad news, sorry business: guidelines for caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through death and dying Brisbane: Queensland Health This document provides general guidance for carers of Indigenous Australian people faced with death. The guidelines take into account that for many Indigenous people, [...]

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Healthy lifestyle programs for physical activity and nutrition

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Closing the Gap Clearinghouse (2012) Healthy lifestyle programs for physical activity and nutrition Canberra: Closing the Gap Clearinghouse This report assesses the evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical activity and nutrition intervention programs in reducing the incidence of chronic diseases in Indigenous communities. The report also describes the burden of lifestyle-related chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular [...]

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Mental health, criminal justice and culture: some ways forward?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Jones R, Day A (2011) Mental health, criminal justice and culture: some ways forward? Australasian Psychiatry; 19: (325-330) View abstract: Mental health, criminal justice and culture: some ways forward? View website: Australasian Psychiatry

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