Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration <50 nmol/l) is recognised as a public health problem globally. The present study details the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in a nationally representative sample (n 3250) of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged ≥18 years. We used data from the 2012-2013 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (AATSIHS). Serum 25(OH)D concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem MS. ...

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This study provides the first evidence on the determinants of uptake of two recent public dental benefit programs for Australian children and adolescents from disadvantaged families. Using longitudinal data from a nationally representative survey linked to administrative data with accurate information on eligibility and uptake, we find that only a third of all eligible families actually claim their benefits. ...

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The Sore Throat Study is looking for healthy children and young people to take part in a new study investigating sore throats, also known as ...

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Participants demonstrated a good understanding of safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship ...

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A new phone app developed by Telethon Kids Institute researcher Dr Roslyn Giglia is helping mothers change the way they approach alcohol and breastfeeding. ...

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• 2017
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This multi-site international study provides further support for the potential for dog walking to increase levels of daily physical activity ...

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These results highlight the importance of working with both male and female caregivers when addressing children’s bullying behaviour. ...

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A new collaboration has been launched to fast track research into action to improve outcomes in the crucial early years of child development and learning. ...

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A study of the Western Australian justice system has identified that 85% of staff say responding to the needs of people with FASD is an issue in their work. ...

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