🥦🍎 💰 🩺 Are proposals to increase GST & broaden it to staple foods ignoring the health impacts? This letter estimates that the reduction in fruit & veg consumption could cause 172k more cases of cardiovascular disease & 68,500 extra cases of Type 2 diabetes. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth

Looking for the latest #FirstNations public health research? Our latest issue of ANZJPH includes several papers focused on Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Māori health. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #PublicHealth

Seatbelts? You can't tell me what to do! Driving drunk? Everyone does it! Public health and the discursive shifts from radical to normal. intouchpublichealth.net.au/radical-or-p...

Today 6pm AEDT, join South Australian political candidates for our virtual forum exploring the state's public health challenges. Details: www.phaa.net.au/Web/Events/2... Read the SA #PublicHealth Consortium's election platform: voteforpublichealth.org #SApol, #VoteForPublicHealth

💡This new paper centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives on genomics in cancer care, showing why co-design is essential to achieving equitable access to precision medicine. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #CancerCare #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine #Equity #PublicHealth

ICYMI: With over 1.1 million reads annually, ANZJPH research continues to shape public health debate. Here are eight 2025 articles that made headlines and shouldn’t be missed. 🔗 intouchpublichealth.net.au/eight-anzjph... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

📣NEW ISSUE OUT NOW📣 Our first issue of 2026, Vol. 50, Issue 1 is now complete & available online. Articles capture a wide range of #PublicHealth topics - lots on #FirstNationsHealth, #ClimateChange, #OneHealth & #Obesity 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

⛈️More frequent storms and floods are increasing the risk of leptospirosis in rural Australia - and experts say rats and mice are also contributing to the spread. 🐀 Read more about recent research published in ANZJPH in this story from the ABC. #OneHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social

📄New paper 📄 "Indigenous Measures for Protecting and Addressing Critical Trauma (IMPACT) – Project protocol" 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... IMAGE: "Tumbetun Ruwi" Healing Country, 2025, Artist: Talia Scriven, Ngarrindjeri People

Takeaways from this publication: 1️⃣ #Lepto ?expanding into new regions due to climate change 2️⃣ burden underestimated due to surveillance gaps 3️⃣ Manual‑harvest ag workers need proper PPE + training 4️⃣ Better access to PCR = earlier Dx+Tx 5️⃣ #OneHealth surveillance needed to map transmission pathways

Heart disease is the leading cause of life expectancy gaps between Māori & Pacific populations compared with other New Zealanders. Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people. Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

How can we do more to keep Australian children at a healthy weight? Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #childhealth

Need extra time for your #abstract for our Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference? We've extended the submissions deadline to 20 Feb. Details via www.cdic2026.com/call-for-abs... See you in Naarm/Mebourne at Marvel Stadium #CDIC2026

Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?

🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨 Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared. This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study. #OneHealth 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness & Aust. is the only developed country where it persists. A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #endingtrachoma

Vaccination coverage in Aust. is falling. The National Immunisation Strategy aims to reverse this by strengthening the workforce. In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

New in ANZJPH: Aged care use among older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people has increased overall, but declined in remote areas. Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

One in 15 Emergency Department visits in the Australian Capital Territory is linked to extreme weather, and global heating will make that worse, a new study out today shows. The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services. shorturl.at/l1FOf #PublicHealth

Last month, we marked World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a moment to celebrate Australia’s progress. With HPV vaccination coverage >80% among adolescents and a strong National Cervical Screening Program, Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer. - Shared by HPSIG member Huma Abdi

ANZJPH research reaches 1.1M+ readers each year. In 2025, our papers didn’t just get cited - they influenced policy debates, supported advocacy and made headlines on issues from kids’ e-scooter injuries to diet, vapes and vaccination. 8 standout articles (including a special issue) 👇

‘We extend our deepest condolences to the victims – who were specifically targeted in this terror attack – and to their families and loved ones. Australians should be able to gather, celebrate and practise their faith without fear of gun violence.’ Excellent 10 point plan❗️

☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️ Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health. Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...

#OneHealthResearch 🚨 New scoping review on climate & arboviruses in Australia: 📊 30 studies analysed 🌏 Inland regions included 🌡️ Temperature–infection link varied by region 👉 Highlights need to enhance human & 🦟 vector surveillance #RossRiverVirus #BarmahForestvirus

New in ANZJPH 🦟 Scoping review out now on how temperature affects Ross River & Barmah Forest virus notifications in Australia. Timely reminder to protect yourself from mozzies this summer. Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

New in ANZJPH: Research from the University of Auckland found at 1 in 8 NZ teens reported unwanted sexual experiences. Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social

Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth www.croakey.org/victorian-go... #publichealth

Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick. We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation. Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts. www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...

The number of older Australians with a mental-health condition using home care has sharply increased. Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care. Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth

While the risk in Australia is low, TB is a major global killer. A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth

Early childhood shapes lifelong movement habits. NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth

Australian oncologist Ranjana Srivastava reflects on the rise of fraudulent journal papers and paper mills, and their role in spreading misinformation. As AI takes off - this opinion piece is a timely reminder of the importance of credible, peer-reviewed science and journals.

The first 1,000 days shape lifelong health. INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support. A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria. An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up. Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

Who is influencing Australia’s food sector? A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals. 📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

💡Australia's CDC is coming in Jan - this Letter to the Editor argues that now is the time to map Australia's applied #epidemiology workforce, to improve our health security. doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social

Over 4 billion people live with H. pylori, yet screening is often missing from refugee & migrant health assessments. This letter to the editor argues that a simple one-time test could reduce disease, costs & late diagnoses. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.2025.100271

From December, new laws will restrict social media use for under-16s. In a recent correspondence in ANZJPH, Sandersan Onie & Lyndsay Brown of the Black Dog Institute argued for a platform-agnostic, feature-based regulatory framework. doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

SBS reports on new research led by Dr Damian Maganja @georgeinstitute.bsky.social, published today in ANZJPH. The study highlights that some supermarket products may still contain trans fats, despite international efforts to eliminate them from the food supply. @publichealthaus.bsky.social

#Alcohol cut backs don't dry out #tourism, researchers say. Prof Tanya Chikritzhs from the National Drug Research Institute says her research shows that reducing alcohol availability, didn’t damage tourism. "Controlling sales could improve a destination’s image," she says. More: shorturl.at/xxkUQ

In Australia, pregnant women are offered three vaccines - for whooping cough (pertussis), influenza & RSV. All are free and safe, yet uptake still varies. This ANZJPH commentary looks at what’s next for improving maternal vaccination: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #Vaccination #PublicHealth

Strong surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis is vital to detect any polio cases. ACT data show gaps in case reporting. Researchers say clinician awareness and stronger reporting systems are key to maintaining Australia’s polio-free status. Read in ANZJPH: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth

The two bills to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control #AusCDC passed Parliament this morning. Thank you @markbutlermp.bsky.social, Minister for Health and Ageining, for delivering on the ALP's election promise. Minister's statement: shorturl.at/ELJj3 #PublicHealth

New commentary: "Prevention Pays" Economic & health experts argue Gov can boost the economy, reduce healthcare costs & improve Australians’ wellbeing by dramatically increasing & transforming spending on preventive health. 🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1326020025000652

"But the message from the current research is clear – controlling alcohol sales need not be bad for business. They may even bring mutual benefit and support long-term, sustainable growth in tourism" - Prof Tanya Chikritzhs reflects on her recent research published in ANZJPH.

Nearly 70,000 Australians live with Hep C, yet treatment numbers have declined since 2016. A WA pilot shows that active follow-up by public health units boosts treatment uptake and is cost effective. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #HepC #PublicHealth

New research shows those with poor sleep and obesity have a much higher risk of having two or more chronic diseases. The research, led by the University of Queensland, shows why more needs to be done to address preventable risk factors. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... @publichealthaus.bsky.social

"Mob want to see mob" New research led by Stephen Harfield at UQ has found that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people prefer First Nations health clinics. Read the article below, or the journal article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social

"to close the inequity gap in this area...government and policy makers really need to ensure that they're working with community to actually target this and translate it in relational and representative ways," ANZJPH author Associate Prof Ryder. #PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention

🚨New issue alert! Live now our Oct issue features articles on topics including #Vaccination, #TobaccoControl, #Alcohol & #InfectiousDiseases Available for anyone to read here: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust... #PublicHealth

Community-led safety initiatives are needed to reduce the number of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people injured & killed on NSW roads, according to new research. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Art: Talia Scriven (née Rigney)