Women and NonCommunicable Diseases (Chronic Conditions)
Publisher: Australian Women’s Health Network, 2014
Status – CURRENT
This position paper examines the gender dimensions of non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, and musculo-skeletal condition, to raise awareness, and to inform prevention and treatment guidelines. Building on the inequities for women documented in the AWHN Position Paper on Women’s Health and Wellbeing,this paper highlights the specific areas where gender blindness is occurring and the areas where change is needed.
Hidden Hearts: Cardiovascular Risk and Disease in Australian Women
/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool /by adminPublisher: Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2016
Status – CURRENT
This report highlights a number of compelling issues surrounding cardiovascular disease, one of the most critical health issues for Australian women. The report provides a number of recommendations for consideration.
Chronic diseases in Australia: Targets, indicators and accountability – Policy forum report
/in Australia-wide, Government Policy, Policy Development Tool /by adminPublisher: Australian Health Policy Collaboration, 2015
Status – CURRENT
At a forum on 25 November 2015, representatives from seven working groups and the broader public health sector came together to discuss chronic disease targets and indicators. The working groups covered the topics of mortality, morbidity and high risk populations; alcohol; salt; physical inactivity; tobacco; diabetes and obesity; and mental health. Attendees supported development of a prevention scorecard.
Chronic Disease Action Framework for Tasmania 2009–2013
/in Government Policy, Policy Development Tool, Tasmania /by adminPublisher: Department of Health and Human Services. Connecting Care: Chronic Disease Action Framework for Tasmania 2009-2013. Hobart: Tasmanian Government, 2009
Status – CURRENT
Together with Tasmania’s Health Plan and Strategic Directions 2009 – 2012, Connecting Care charts the direction for a coordinated and strategic approach to improve the prevention, detection and management of chronic disease in Tasmania over the next four years. The Framework identifies a shared vision, principles, goals and action areas that can guide all individuals and groups working to improve the health and well being of Tasmanians.