Emerging Health Policy Research Conference (Annual): Recent submissions
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What do Millennials think of prevention policy relating to sugary drinks?
Published 2017-07-27There is little research looking at the views and attitudes of young adults (18-30 years of age) regarding policies and regulations in the area of chronic disease prevention. What research exists suggests that alcohol ...Open AccessPresentation -
How do health services view their role in the prevention of obesity?
Published 2017-07-27A major risk factor for many chronic diseases is being obese. The role of general practice in obesity prevention is well described and there is emerging evidence regarding interventions that could be incorporated into other ...Open AccessPresentation -
Revisiting horizontal inequity of health care use in Australia
Published 2017-07-27Despite the universal health insurance system in Australia, there is inequity in use of needed healthcare services, and it varies across states. Increasing reliance on private funding and fragmented provision of healthcare ...Open AccessPresentation -
The healthiness of food and beverage advertising on Sydney train stations: regulation and policy implications
Published 2017-07-27The results of this study highlight the inadequacy of Australia’s voluntary self-regulatory system in protecting train commuters from exposure to unhealthy food and beverage advertising. Regulatory action by state government, ...Open AccessPresentation -
Debates About Accelerated Access to Medicines: Reality or Rhetoric?
Published 2017-07-27The current discourse surrounding accelerated access to medicines is an emotive one that is placing increased pressure on policy makers to both register and fund medicines even when there are significant questions about ...Open AccessPresentation