The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia. ANZJPH is now on BlueSky.
ALT A young girl sits on a bed looking at a laptop. Text reads "Pornography exposure and access among young Australians: a cross-sectional study" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"
🏆#1 Our most downloaded 2024 article uncovered the truth about Aussie teens' exposure and access to porn.
Well done to the authors @MichaelGLFlood, @MareeCrabbe & Kesley Adams @QUT.
The paper is available open-access here: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.202…
ALT in the background is an image of a young teenager - she is sitting on her bed looking at a laptop screen. Overlayed text reads "Pornography exposure and access among young Australians: a cross-sectional study"
Calling all PublicHealth professionals! Are you interested in supporting the next generation of leaders in our field?
Why not apply to be a mentor in PHAA's National Mentoring Program to help uplift young professionals.
Find out more here: phaa.net.au/Web/Web/About/SY…
Some key things to do to reduce risk
✅ Avoid alcohol around the water
✅ Swim at patrolled beaches between the flags
✅ Be aware of strong currents & changeable conditions in rivers
✅ Supervise kids & teens around the water
✅ Learn CPR & know how to respond in an emergency
Your drowning risk is 4 x higher on a public holiday and 3 x higher on a long weekend. If you would like to see the research you can read it #OpenAccess in @anzjph here sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Massive few days of media sharing the water safety message on what has already been a tragic long weekend. Capping it off with @sunriseon7
Thanks to @_PHAA_ and @UNSWMedicine for the coordination & support #DrowningPrevention
Exclusive: Gestational diabetes has soared by 70 per cent in six years among pregnant women across the country, with the biggest surge among Victorian mums — and there are three likely reasons why. @theheraldsun@SCSMonashheraldsun.com.au/health/fami…
3/3 - Dr @amyepeden says more must be done to keep Aussies safe in the water, particularly in holiday periods.
“This includes extended patrols & safety measures on the days that drowning risk increases, but also consistent ongoing education & water safety awareness campaigns."
2/3 - The Australia Day and New Year’s Day public holidays accounted for almost 5% of drownings over the 12yrs to June 2022, the research published in @anzjph shows.
Drownings were more than 4x higher on public holidays and were also more common on weekends & school holidays.
1/3 Safety experts are warning people to be careful near waterways and pools this long weekend, with new research showing Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and near misses.
@amyepeden@UNSW_BSRG@_PHAA_@anzjphunsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/20…
A new study published today by @anzjph finds we can better reach vulnerable people who are most in need of free period products by collaborating with social services or through direct deliveries.
Read more: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-…#HealthEquity
🌞Our 2nd most downloaded 2024 article explained new sun protection recommendations for Aussie adults - to help our diverse population balance the risks & benefits of sun exposure: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.202…@QIMRB_Institute
ALT The view overlooking a crowded Bondi Beach. Overlayed text reads "Balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure: A revised position statement for Australian adults"
ALT In the background a haze of vape cloud surrounds the head of a person, with only their shoulders, torso and arms visible. Overlayed text reads "The association between vaping and subsequent initiation of cigarette smoking in young Australians from age 12 to 17 years: a retrospective cohort analysis using cross-sectional recall data from 5114 adolescents" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"