Prevention of Chronic Disease

The role of financial incentives in Preventive Health - Background paper

shabib — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:42:00 +1100

The costs associated with lifestyle related disease are increasing. Evidence suggests that using financial incentives and disincentives with patients can encourage preventive health behaviours. This AMA background paper outlines the currently available research on when financial incentives and disincentives are likely to be effective, and when they are not.

The role of financial incentives in Preventive Health - 2011

shabib — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:29:00 +1100

The costs associated with lifestyle related disease are increasing, evidence suggests that using financial incentives and disincentives with patients can encourage preventive health behaviours.

Alcohol Taxation Summit Communique

smorrison — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:45:00 +1100

In September 2011, the AMA hosted a summit of public health and police stakeholders to consider advice to the Australian Government on reform of alcohol taxation and pricing. A Communique was issued which outlined a consensus view on options for reform.

Traffic Light Food Labelling - The Evidence

shabib — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:57:15 +1100

It is difficult for Australian families to find the right information they need to make healthy choices about the food they consume. The AMA believes that a system of Traffic Light labelling on food products can provide easy to understand nutritional information for people to make those choices. This AMA paper publication details the evidence for a Traffic Light system of labelling and its advantages compared to alternative approaches.

Traffic Light Food Labelling

shabib — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:47:05 +1100

It is difficult for Australian families to find the right information they need to make healthy choices about the food they consume. This AMA publication outlines the case for a Traffic Light system of labelling on food products to ensure that consumers can easily recognise and compare the healthiness of food products.

Government must act on alcohol tax omission

smorrison — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:31:10 +1000

The AMA President has joined with other public health leaders in urging the government to investigate options for alcohol tax reform, to reduce the potential for excess alcohol use and consequent health problems.

Submission: Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011

shabib — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:36:15 +1000

This AMA submission to the House of Representatives Inquiry into the Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011 supports legislation to remove all attractive, decorative and brand-recognisable packaging on tobacco products.

Medicare Locals - 2011

brobinson — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:53:56 +1100

Medicare Locals have the potential to impact on a wide range of health care services. The AMA believes they should be introduced in a manner consistent with the AMA's overall health vision and which is respectful of the exisitng role of the General Practitioner and other community based specialists. This position statement includes details of the AMA position on the governance, functionality, accountability, fundholding and boundaries of Medicare Locals.

Alcohol and your health make informed choices

smorrison — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:48:35 +1100

Alcohol is a commonly used beverage in Australia, and can be enjoyed in sensible quantities. But alcohol is also a mind altering substance and can have harmful effects, particularly for young people. It is important that people have the right information about alcohol, so they can make the right choices when deciding to drink. This brochure provides the most recent information and research on the short-term and long-term harms associated with alcohol, as well as other risks with drinking. It also provides information on further sources of advice.

Body Piercing and Health

smorrison — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:59:18 +1100

Many people make the decision to have a part of their body pierced. Body piercing can have potential health consequences, some of them quite serious. This new brochure in the AMA youth health series, outlines some of the potential health problems of piercing, and provides advice on important questions to ask in order to avoid those problems.

Obesity - 2009

smorrison — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:48:44 +1000

This position statement outlines the measures the AMA considers appropriate for the prevention and treatment of obesity in Australia.

Preventing Obesity, Smoking and Excess Alcohol Use: A Major Health Challenge for the Coming Decade

smorrison — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:11:38 +1000

The growing number of Australians at risk of serious chronic diseases from obesity, smoking and excess alcohol use is a major health challenge facing Australia. This AMA Policy Brief, Preventing Obesity, Smoking and Excess Alcohol Use, summarises some key measures that the AMA believes should be given priority in a National Preventative Health Strategy, including support for the preventative role of doctors and implementation of a number of targeted community-level measures.

Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harms - 2009

smorrison — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

This position statement details the measures the AMA believes are necessary to reduce the harms associated with excess consumption of alcohol in Australia. The AMA makes recommendations about prevention, early intervention and treatment regarding alcohol consumption, and include a focus on problem drinking among young Australians. This position statement is supported by an AMA background information paper on alcohol consumption and patterns of harm.

Alcohol Use and Harms in Australia (2009) - Information Paper

shabib — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Excess alcohol use, and the harms it produces, continue to be a major health problem in Australia. It is crucial that alcohol policy is informed by pertinent and comprehensive evidence. This AMA Information Paper provides up to date information and data on alcohol consumption and harms in Australia.

AMA Submission on Point of Care Testing (PoCT) Trial Results

swilliams — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:33:01 +1000

The AMA has made a submission to the Department of Health and Ageing in response to the report released by DoHA on the outcomes of the Point of Care Testing (PoCT) trial in general practice.

Body Image and Health - 2002. Revised 2009

webmaster — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +1000

Body image describes how an individual conceptualises his or her physical appearance. The body image a person has results from the interaction between the person’s thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours regarding their own body, and their perception of what counts as the ideal body within their own social and cultural setting. Unhealthy body image can affect men and women, children and the elderly from all backgrounds.

AMA Submission to the Preventative Health Taskforce 2008

mmanning — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:30:00 +1100

This submission responds to the options for prevention of obesity, smoking and harmful alcohol use that are explored in the National Preventative Health Taskforce discussion paper - Australia: The Healthiest Country by 2020. The submission emphasises the crucial role of doctors in providing preventative health care.

Submission: Draft Australian Alcohol Guidelines for Low-Risk Drinking - 2007

smorrison — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:59:25 +1100

This submission discusses guidelines being considered by the NHMRC for low-risk alcohol consumption. The AMA agrees with the 3 draft guidelines, subject to a number of qualifications, which it argues the NHMRC should seriously consider.

Physical Activity - 2006

emijoc — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:11:00 +1100

In this position statement the AMA notes the protective benefits of physical activity for chronic diseases, and argues that opportunities for physical activity should therefore be enhanced across all sectors of the Australian population.

Nutrition - 2005

mmanning — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:12:00 +1100

This position statement notes the centrality of sound nutrition to good health and recommends measures that the government and food industry can take to improve the nutritional opportunities and habits of Australians, particularly children.

Tobacco Smoking - 2005

emijoc — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:57:00 +1100

This position statement details the harms of tobacco smoking and the measures needed to increase cessation and reduce initiation of tobacco use.

Breast Cancer Screening - 1998/1999

shabib — Mon, 04 Nov 2002 17:20:00 +1100

AMA Position Statment: Breast Cancer Screening - 1998/1999

Cervical Cancer Screening - 1999

emijoc — Mon, 04 Nov 2002 12:48:00 +1100

AMA Position Statement: Cervical Cancer Screening - 1999

Preventable Chronic Disease Strategies in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - 2001

emijoc — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 12:10:00 +1100

This position statement focuses on the need to adopt a strategic approach to prevention of chronic diseases among Indigenous people, with a particular emphasis on the social context of chronic disease.

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Smoking

smorrison — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:07:40 +1100

Youth Health: Smoking

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Fitness

smorrison — Mon, 01 Jan 2001 15:05:00 +1100

Youth Health: Fitness

AMA Youth Health Brochure on Sex and your health

webmaster — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:49:45 +1100

Youth Health: Sex and your health

Health Effects of Problem Gambling - 1999

emijoc — Fri, 01 Jan 1999 11:26:00 +1100

This position statement notes the negative health impacts of problem gambling, and among other things, recommends the development of a national strategy to recognise, reduce and prevent problem gambling.