Opinions

Population health 17 March 2025

The hidden consequences of car dependency on population health

Australia’s growing reliance on larger, heavier vehicles is significantly exacerbating road trauma and accelerating climate change. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and utes now dominate new car sales, increasing the risk of death per kilometre travelled while emitting four times more CO2 than smaller vehicles. Without urgent action, this trend will continue to endanger lives and push Australia further into a climate catastrophe.

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Child health 10 March 2025

Do some children need statins?

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a life-threatening hereditary condition, yet 90% of Australians with FH remain undiagnosed. Experts urge proactive genetic testing to identify children and families at risk.

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Global health 3 March 2025

Reimagining systems to elevate women in global health leadership

Achieving gender equity in global health will require reimagining of how health systems operate, including who leads and the traits they possess, who is valued within the health system and how they are remunerated, and what inclusivity means in terms of knowledge production and its impacts.

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