UNSW School of Population health

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Gamifying safety helps teens prevent farm injury

27 Nov 2023

The ‘Calm Your Farm’ game, created through a UNSW Sydney-led research collaboration, increases knowledge and awareness about farm safety.

UNSW awarded over $17m in NHMRC clinical trials funding

01 Aug 2023

Project goals include improving long-term health for people living with HIV, fighting kidney disease and lessening the negative effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients.

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The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout: study

08 May 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

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Research reveals substantial human cost of international COVID-19 travel and border restrictions

22 Mar 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens stranded overseas received inadequate support and communication from their national governments.

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UNSW researchers awarded $33m for medical research

15 Mar 2023

Fifteen projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.

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Dangerous selfies aren't just foolish. We need to treat them like the public health hazard they really are

06 Mar 2023

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

Preterm births decreased slightly and stillborn rates stable during first COVID-19 lockdowns

28 Feb 2023

A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.

Healthy calcium-rich food. Greens, salmon, cheese.

Salt, calcium and vitamin D – do you get enough, or too much?

19 Jan 2023

What you eat and drink, as well as how much sunlight you get on your skin, all affect your micronutrient levels – and in turn the health of your body and mind.

Leafier communities, healthier hearts: study

10 Jan 2023

Urban green space reduces cardiovascular disease risk, and more trees are key.

First Nations kids are more active when their parents are happy and supported

16 Dec 2022

Higher levels of parental wellbeing while children were young was linked with children being more physically active as they got older.

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