Specific sector plans have also been a direct result of the WSFs such as a renewed planning focus on community-based older person provision [35] and measures to improve home based care services [70, 71]. Plasticity modelling has similar potential for workforce allocation as it can clarify work...
National drugs survey shows teens drinking less, but older people consuming more Where do you want to die? Most Australians say at home, but end life in hospital Welfare drug tests: Recipients who test positive may have income managed for 2 years Pilot program offering 10-minute tests for ...
Two DHBs nominated Older Persons, Primary Health Care, Palliative Care and Chronic Conditions plans as related to reducing inequalities. Several expert informants stated the importance of plans that could guide macro-level decisions affecting the whole system. One person said, "All programs should be...
access to health care has been increasingly restricted to asylum seekers on a range of different visa types. This paper summarises those legislative changes and discusses their implications for health policy relating to refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. Of particular concern are asylum seekers...
India has committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 principle of “Leave No One Behind”, which seeks to reduce disparities and vulnerabilities. The dearth of data on the oral health conditions of children with intellectual and developmental (IDD) disabilities in India is significant...
In general, the health assessment involves a medical examination, a radiological examination to test for Tuberculosis (children under 11 are generally exempt), and HIV/AIDS testing (for all applicants aged 15 or older). For some applicants screening for Hepatitis B is mandatory. Other tests may ...
HiAP gained momentum in the last decade through the intensive debate on action for social determinants of health, and because of this, a particular focus has been on the equity dimension. Health equity for those more vulnerable and most often exposed to risks, such as children, older people, ...
Physical activity (PA) in older people is critically important in the prevention of disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. Little is known about the physical activity of the older adults or their compliance with current physical activity guidelines. Methods A systemat...
That’s not some sort of magic. It’s a fact. Studies showed that 15% of people who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes were able to reverse the disease by losing just 33 pounds. This is a significant amount of weight, but it’s not an impossible goal if you’re committed. But the...
Food insecurity and environmental degradation pose significant threats to health outcomes in South Asia, necessitating effective policy interventions. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of food insecurity and environmental degradation on he