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The projected timeframe until cervical cancer elimination in Australia

Publisher: Elsevier October 2018

Status – CURRENT

In 2007, Australia was one of the first countries to introduce a national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, and it has since achieved high vaccination coverage across both sexes. In December, 2017,
organised cervical screening in Australia transitioned from cytology-based screening every 2 years for women aged from 18–20 years to 69 years, to primary HPV testing every 5 years for women aged 25–69 years and exit testing for women aged 70–74 years.

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ALSWH PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY- Sitting time not associated with heart disease

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

In mid-aged women, sitting time does not appear to be associated with the risk of heart disease. These findings are contrary to expectations, given the growing evidence of a relationship between sitting time and heart disease. Research in this area is scarce and additional studies are needed to confirm or refute these findings.

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Hidden Hearts: Cardiovascular Risk and Disease in Australian Women

Publisher:  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.

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ALSWH Plain Language Summary: Activity during late mid-age helps to delay joint symptoms in women

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 1.8 million Australians. No cure is available and developing preventive programs is therefore important.  Women who are active in their mid to late fifties receive optimal benefit from the protective effect of physical activity. This may have important implications for designing effective prevention strategies.

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ALSW PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY – Depression raises stroke risk in mid-aged women

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

The 12 year Australian longitudinal study on women’s health revealed that depressed women in their 40’s and 50’s have a two-fold risk of having a stroke.

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ALSW PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: Comparing women’s diets to the updated Australian dietary guidelines.

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) 2013 were updated to reflect the latest scientific evidence. This summary reveals the low percentage of woman from different age groups with diets that would meet the new standards. The summary also suggests how diets could be changed transitionally to meet the new guidelines.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and women

Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria, 2016

Status –CURRENT

Part of the Women’s Health Victoria Clearinghouse Connector Series, this document provides information and statistics on cardiovascular disease  – the leading cause of premature death in Australian women. It also has a number of links to other resources related to CVD.

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PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY Does physical activity counteract the adverse effects of weight?

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2015

Status –CURRENT

Researchers investigated the individual and combined effects of BMI and physical activity on the rates of hypertension in 10,000 women (born 1946-51) in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Participants BMI, physical activity and hypertension were measured at three-yearly intervals for 14 years (1996 to 2010).

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Chronic condtions, physical function and health care use: Findings from the Australian longitudinal study on Women’s Health

Publisher: Australian Government Department of Health, 2015

Status – Current

This  report  presents  a  summary  of  common  and  important  chronic  conditions  affecting women in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH). In  this  report  we  present  data  on  the  increasing  prevalence  of  several  major chronic conditions  as  the  women  age, including arthritis,  asthma,  diabetes,  and  cardiovascular conditions. We show the relationship between chronic disease and decline in women’s physical and mental health related quality of life, and their increased use of general practice consultations.

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WCHM Reports

Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters

Status – CURRENT

A collection of reports published by Women’s Centre for Health Matters, ACT. Includes research and findings about Women behind bars, CALD Women, Indigenous Women, Young and Old Women, Women with disabilities etc.

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