Australian and New Zealand journal of public health
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Oct 2014
The disproportionate risk burden of CT scanning on females and younger adults in Australia: a retrospective cohort study.
To explore the interaction of computed tomography (CT) use, dose and radiation risk of Australian Medicare-funded CT scanning and the impact on cancer incidence and mortality. ⋯ CT in Australia is increasing, including in groups at higher risk from ionising radiation. This presents a complex set of risk/benefit considerations for clinicians and policy makers.
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Oct 2014
Socio-demographic vulnerability to heatwave impacts in Brisbane, Australia: a time series analysis.
Examining the association between socioeconomic disadvantage and heat-related emergency department (ED) visits during heatwave periods in Brisbane, 2000-2008. ⋯ ED data may be utilised for monitoring heat-related health impacts, particularly on the first day of heatwaves, to facilitate prompt interventions and targeted resource allocation.
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Oct 2014
New Zealand dental therapists' beliefs regarding child maltreatment.
To investigate dental therapists' perceptions of the problem of child maltreatment and their roles in child protection, their experience/recollections of past training, and how frequently they suspect (and report) abuse or neglect. ⋯ Most NZ dental therapists believe they have an important role in child protection, yet their suspicions are frequently unreported. Dental therapists may benefit from appropriate support and clear advice from their employers when dealing with suspected cases of maltreatment.
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Aust N Z J Public Health · Aug 2014
ReviewAboriginal health policy: is nutrition the 'gap' in 'Closing the Gap'?
To examine the extent to which nutrition has been prioritised in national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy. ⋯ With the exception of food security in remote communities, nutrition seems to have disappeared from the national Aboriginal health policy agenda. This is a concern, given the burden of nutrition-related disease in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.