LibGuides: Health & Human Development: Unit 3 AOS 1: National Health Priority Areas

Cardiovascular Health (1996)

The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is committed to preventing heart disease and improving the heart health and quality of life of all Australians. The Heart Foundation raises awareness of CVD through campaigns such as the 'tick' program.
Heart Tick Program
The Tick Program, from The Heart Foundation, has made a substantial contribution to the health of Australians.
Healthy eating to protect your heart
What does a heart-friendly diet look like?
Department of Health: Cardiovascular conditions
Provides statistics and links to useful further resources about cardiovascular diseases.
The Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke.
Better Health Channel - Heart
Over 700,000 Australians live with coronary heart disease. One Australian will suffer a heart attack every 10 minutes, it is the nation's biggest killer of men and women.

Cancer Control (1996)

AIHW
Statistics on the prevalence of cancer in Australia.
Cancer Council Australia
Lots of information on various types of cancer, and current prevention campaigns.
QUIT
The Australian Government's anti-smoking campaign.
Cancer Screening
The Government promotes regular screening for bowel, cervical and breast cancers.
Cancer Australia
This website explains different types of cancers, prevention strategies and support services.

Injury Prevention & Control (1996)

AIHW
Injury is a major contributor to mortality, morbidity and permanent disability in Australia—almost half a million people are hospitalised each year as a result of injury, and a further 12,000 people die.
TAC: Road safety
The TAC runs many campaigns for road safety.
Water Safety Victoria
Part of the Victorian Government's 'Play it Safe by the Water' campaign.
Beyond Blue: Young people (12-25)
Beyond Blue's resources for young people - who are at high risk of injury through self harm.
Health Direct: Sports injuries
Contains various links to resources and programs on sporting injury prevention.
WorkSafe Victoria

Mental Health (1996)

Headspace
A National Youth Mental Health Foundation that helps young people who are going through a tough time.
National Mental Health Commission
The National Health Commission releases 'report cards' on the state of mental health services in Australia

Diabetes Mellitus (1997)

Diabetes Australia
Information on diabetes in Australia & overseas, as well as prevention & awareness campaigns
National Diabetes Services Scheme: Young people with diabetes
Information and resources for young people aged 16 to 25 years with diabetes.
National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
Contains lots of information and resources on diabetes. Check out the Australian Diabetes Map to monitor the spread of diabetes in Australia.

Asthma (1999)

AIHW
AIHW gives a snapshot of asthma and its reasons for inclusion in the NHPAs.
Asthma Australia
Asthma news, information, awareness & education.
National Asthma Council Australia
The National Asthma Council manage many health promotion strategies, such as the new 'Asthma Buddy' App.

Arthritis & other Musculoskeletal Conditions (2002)

Arthritis Australia
Provides information sheets on different musculoskeletal conditions
Osteoporosis Australia
Comprehensive facts, figures and prevention strategies. Click through to OsteoLink, a social network dedicated to osteoporosis.
Better Health Channel - Arthritis
Contains pages on juvenile arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Obesity (2008)

Go For Your Life
A Victorian Government Initiative to promote healthy lifestyles.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Overweight & obesity
A useful government source of reports and statistics relating to overweight & obesity
Obesity Guidelines
The Government has published guidelines for health professionals on the best way to manage obesity in Australia.
Health Insite
This site contains heaps of resources relating to obesity, including computer games, smoking, depression etc.

Dementia (2012)

Dementia Australia
Stats, help sheets & info on dementia, support services and awareness campaigns.
Dementia in Australia - AIHW
A comprehensive report released in 2012 by the AIHW.
Aged Care Australia
Part of the Australian Government's Care Reform.

What are the NHPAs?

The National Health Priority Areas initiative began in 1996 with cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, and mental health. Diabetes mellitus was added in 1997, followed by asthma in 1999, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in 2002 and obesity in 2008.

Dementia was added to the list in 2012, bringing the total to 9 priority areas.

Visit the AIHW website for more info.

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Resources -- E-Books

Eating Well for Good Health by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Valeria Menza; Claudia Probart
ISBN: 9789251076101
Publication Date: 2013-09-23
Nutrition by Sarah Brewer
ISBN: 9781780740812
Publication Date: 2013-07-01

Resources -- Government Documents

Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013