The Medical journal of Australia
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To estimate the prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding among Australian women from young adulthood to midlife (22-48 years) and investigate the characteristics of women who experience this condition; to investigate the relationship of heavy menstrual bleeding and health-related quality of life. ⋯ Heavy menstrual bleeding was reported by large minorities of women of reproductive age, and the proportion increased with age. Many women experience symptoms that have a substantial impact on their physical and mental health-related quality of life.
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To evaluate the impact of a 4-month dietary and lifestyle program co-designed and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on weight and metabolic markers, diet, and physical activity in overweight and obese adults in a remote Indigenous community. ⋯ Community appreciation of the program and the improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors are encouraging, providing an example of a culturally sensitive, co-designed initiative led by Indigenous people for reducing the prevalence of chronic disease in remote areas.