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29 Oct 2014

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases

It’s critical to get the transition from school to stable employment ‘right’ to protect the mental health of young people. New VicHealth research suggests practical ways for schools...

Research and publications

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5 Oct 2021

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/young-victorians-and-workforce

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

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16 Nov 2014

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

Commercial factors driving unhealthy diets

With more than two in three Australian adults and one in four children above a healthy weight*, researchers say food availability, affordability and marketing can contribute to bad choices. Excess...

Media release

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13 Oct 2022

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/commercial-factors-driving-unhealthy-diets

On-demand alcohol delivery services and risky drinking

The face of retail, food and beverage sectors is changing and significantly disrupting traditional service delivery models. As part of this, a number of on-demand alcohol delivery services have...

Research and publications

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25 May 2020

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/demand-alcohol-delivery-services-and-risky-drinking

Water: The clear winner in junior sport

Water is the drink of choice for health and sports performance benefits, especially for juniors.Download: Water: The clear winner in junior sport (PDF, 153 KB)VicHealth supports approaches...

Research and publications

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7 May 2015

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/water-clear-winner-junior-sport

Citizens' Jury on Obesity

Victoria’s Citizens’ Jury on Obesity has put forward 20 actions to promote healthier eating and tackle rising rates of obesity. Share on facebookShare on twitterEmailShare on...

Programs and projects

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24 Feb 2016

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/victorias-citizens-jury-on-obesity

Lancet Series on Commercial Determinants of Health

The Lancet Series on the commercial determinants of health People, profits, and health: The Lancet Series on the commercial determinants of health  We all want a world in which...

Research and publications

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10 Apr 2023

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/lancet-series-commercial-determinants-health

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

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