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12 Feb 2023

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12 Feb 2023

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Salt Reduction in Victoria

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Programs and projects

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26 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/salt-reduction

State of Salt: The case for salt reduction in Victoria

The sodium in salt is linked to 1 in 20 deaths in Victoria, risks of high blood pressure and heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Yet we consume more than 15,000 tonnes of salt a...

Research and publications

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12 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/state-salt-case-salt-reduction-victoria

Strengthening the evidence base for volumetric taxation of alcohol

The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...

Research and publications

1 min read

16 Nov 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol

The arts and creative industries in health promotion

It has long been recognised that the arts, cultural sector and creative industries (the arts) can have a positive impact on people’s mental, physical and social health. It is also recognised...

Research and publications

2 min read

5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/arts-and-creative-industries-health-promotion

The primary prevention of mental health conditions

A review of the strongest and most up-to-date evidence on the primary prevention of mental health conditionsKey messages: Mental health conditions can be prevented: There is considerable...

Research and publications

3 min read

5 Aug 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/primary-prevention-mental-health-conditions

The Young Australian Loneliness Survey

While young people are often well-connected to strong social structures, critical transitions that characterise youth can be stressful and compromise these connections and supports, increasing social...

Research and publications

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7 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/young-australian-loneliness-survey

Values-based messaging for health promotion

VicHealth understands that clear and considered messaging is important for health promotion. When an inconsistent approach to messaging is used by health promotion advocates, this can undermine our...

Resources and downloads

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5 Jun 2019

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/resource-download/values-based-messaging-health-promotion

Vaping Prevention Grants

Grants for councils as part of our collective impact approach for vaping.

Funding page

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1 Feb 2024

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/vaping-prevention-grants

Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

This website may contain images, names and voices of deceased people.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.