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Australians found to be living longer but in poorer health

Australians found to be living longer but in poorer health | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
Latest findings from a global study show high blood pressure, obesity and smoking were associated with the highest number of deaths in Australia

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The answer to Indigenous vulnerability to coronavirus: a more equitable public health agenda

The answer to Indigenous vulnerability to coronavirus: a more equitable public health agenda | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
Indigenous people suffered greatly during the last global pandemic – the Spanish flu in 1918-19. They are vulnerable again because we still haven't addressed inequalities in our public health system.

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Will the government's new ‘Move It’ exercise campaign move us or lose us?

The government's new exercise campaign encourages us to get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. But while ads can get us to change our attitudes, they're unlikely to change our behaviour.


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Deadly app to track runaway success of indigenous fitness

Deadly app to track runaway success of indigenous fitness | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
A simple running app may become the first tool that measures the activity level of indigenous Australians across the nation, according to champion marathon runner Rob de Castella.

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Sports and exercise medicine helps manage chronic disease. It needs better funding. By @nathanluies for IndigenousX

Sports and exercise medicine helps manage chronic disease. It needs better funding. By @nathanluies for IndigenousX | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
Keeping people more active can reduce the risks of developing chronic conditions in the first place

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Obesity is the second leading contributor to Australia's burden of disease

Obesity is the second leading contributor to Australia's burden of disease | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
There are calls for government action on a national obesity prevention strategy to include public education campaigns in addition to protecting children from junk food marketing.

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Australians are fat and getting fatter, says national report card

Australians are fat and getting fatter, says national report card | Global Health, Fitness and Medical Issues | Scoop.it
The proportion of severely obese people has almost doubled within 20 years.

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