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Planetary health and Indigenous sovereignty: exploring the theory of change of the Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) network in Western Australia.
Categories: Journal PapersThis paper outlines the theory of change which underpins the Western Australian (WA) hub of the Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) network. HEAL is an Australian national research initiative that aims to address the health impacts of climate and environmental change. The WA hub’s theory of change is focused on improving the health and well-being…
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Unpacking a Wicked Problem: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy Complications (EHPC), and the Need for Innovative Climate-Health Methodologies
Categories: Journal Papers
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Assessing the health benefits and economic costs of interventions to reduce exposure to air pollution from biomass combustion in Australia
Categories: Journal PapersFine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution related to biomass combustion is an established driver of poor health outcomes. While interventions such as face masks and portable air cleaners (PACs) reduce exposure, the health benefits and cost effectiveness of these interventions are not well understood. In this study, we modelled the benefits and costs of face masks…
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Protecting nature in diverse ways: The socio-demographic spread of benefits from connecting with nature
Categories: Journal PapersNature connection and its relationships with stewardship vary across social and environmental contexts. Through a nationally representative survey in Australia, this study examined engagement in four different pro-environmental behaviours (PEBs) (advocacy, consumer-conscious, conservation, and gardening), their socio-demographic correlates, and the associations with both nature connection and well-being. We found strong associations between nature connection and…
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The epidemiology of hospitalisations from four key environmentally sensitive zoonotic diseases in Queensland, 2012-2019
Categories: Journal PapersZoonotic diseases whose transmission processes are sensitive to environmental characteristics represent an important public health burden in Australia, particularly in Queensland. This study aimed to analyse the epidemiology of hospitalisations from the four main environmental zoonotic diseases—leptospirosis, melioidosis, Q fever, and Ross River virus—from 2012 to 2019 in Queensland. Our analyses reveal an increasing trend…
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Interactions between RSV, influenza and pneumococcal disease in post-pandemic Australia
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Interventions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from health-system solid waste: a systematic review
Categories: Journal PapersWhen considering the entire lifecycle of products, including manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal, health-system solid waste contributes substantially to health-system greenhouse gas emissions, making the issue an important target for sustainability and decarbonisation action. In this systematic review, we examined sustainability principles and interventions that have been implemented in Australia and other high-income countries…
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Archetypes and change in wildfire risk perceptions, behaviours and intentions among adults in Tasmania, Australia
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Methods of Assessing Health Care Costs in a Changing Climate: A Case Study of Heatwaves and Ambulance Dispatches in Tasmania, Australia
Anthropogenic climate change is causing a rise in global temperatures, with this trend projected to increase into the future. Rising temperatures result in an increase in the frequency and severity of heatwave events, with an associated increase in poor health outcomes for vulnerable individuals. This places an increasing strain on health care services. However, methods…
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Housing as a social determinant of health: a contemporary framework
Housing is a key social determinant of health. Healthy housing is affordable, suitable, and secure. It is characterised by warmth, dryness, and proper ventilation; free from hazards such as mould and toxins; accessible to occupants with functional limitations; and provides foundational security. Conversely, exposure to unhealthy home environments can negatively affect respiratory and cardiovascular health,…