Health
Smoking and Pregnancy
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 55-page Australian report provides data for pregnancy and birth according to the mother's smoking status for the period 2001-2003
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-08-21
Problem Gambling in New Zealand: Analysis of the 2002/03 New Zealand Health Survey
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 50-page report describing the extent of problem gambling in New Zealand, identifying key risk factors and investigating the association between problem gambling and various health correlations
HealthPosted: 2006-08-22
The Impending Influenza Pandemic: Lessons from SARS for Hospital Practice
Medical Journal of Australia
An article listing lessons from the SARS outbreak relevant to hospital practice in the event of an influenza pandemic
HealthPosted: 2006-08-29
Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance 2004
Public Health Agency of Canada
The 153-page annual report of a Canadian programme dedicated to the collection, integration, analysis and communication of trends in antimicrobial use and the development of resistance
HealthPosted: 2006-08-29
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
This 75-page US report highlights problems in detecting and treating anthrax in children
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-08-29
Do Adults in Contact with Australia's Public Health Sector Mental Health Services Get Better?
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
This 22-page paper describes the outcomes of care episodes for adults in public sector mental health services across Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-08-31
Food, Nutrition and HIV: What Next?
ODI
A 4-page briefing paper exploring issues relating to the ability of food and nutritional security to mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDS
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-11
Effects of Food Marketing to Kids: I'm Lovin' It?
National Health Policy Forum
This 16-page US policy brief reviews key research findings and recommendations on food marketing and its effects on childhood obesity
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-09-13
Understanding HIV/AIDS and Livelihoods: The Contribution of Longitudinal Data and Cluster Analysis
ODI
This 4-page briefing paper reports on a longitudinal study into the effects of HIV/AIDS on livelihoods in Zambia
HealthPosted: 2006-09-13
The Emerging Market Dynamics of Targeted Therapeutics
AEI
A US paper examining the pricing dynamics of targeted therapeutics
HealthPosted: 2006-09-15
Not Your Father's PE: Obesity, Exercise, and the Role of Schools
Hoover Institution
A 7-page US article examining the relationship between exercise, PE classes and childhood obesity
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-09-19
Mortality and Morbidity in Prisoners after Release from Prison in Western Australia 1995-2003
Australian Institute of Criminology
A 6-page report of an Australian study tracing the health of prisoners before and after imprisonment
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2006-09-25
Future Trends and Challenges for Cancer Services in England
King's Fund
A 70-page UK report, based on a literature review and interviews with experts, examining the next steps for cancer services in England
HealthPosted: 2006-09-26
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Action Plan 2006
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This updated plan is intended for those involved in planning for or responding to an influenza pandemic in New Zealand
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-09-27
Cross-Atlantic Exchange to Advance Long Term Care
CEPS
A29-page background paper discussing the objective of promoting healthy and active ageing and comparing developments in the EU and US
HealthPosted: 2006-10-02
Quality Improvement: Implications for Public Health Preparedness
Rand Corporation
This US report describes how Quality Improvement (QI) techniques can be used to enhance public health emergency preparedness
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-10-06
Stem Cells, Cloning and Related Issues
NHMRC
A 9-page Australian primer containing information on stem cells, the regulation of human embryo research in Australia and links to online sources of additional information
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-10-09
Financial Innovations for Accelerating Medical Solutions
Milken Institute
A 42-page US report of workshops held to tackle the problem of decreasing public and private funding for biomedical research
Health, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2006-10-15
Breast Cancer in Australia: An Overview
AIHW
A 96-page report providing a comprehensive overview of breast cancer in women and men in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-10-17
The Effects on Saturated Fat Purchases of Providing Internet Shoppers with Purchase-Specific Dietary Advice
Public Library of Science
The report of an Australian trial held to ascertain whether the provision of dietary-specific advice would reduce the amount of saturated fat purchased by online shoppers
HealthPosted: 2006-10-17
Council of Australian Governments' Initiatives Regarding Mental Health and Homelessness
COAG
A document summarising the Australian Governments' mental health initiatives directly or indirectly relating to homelessness
Toward a Canadian Action Agenda for Biotechnology
Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee
The 74-page report resulting from an examination of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy
Science & Technology, HealthPosted: 2006-10-17
Why Not the Best? Results from a National Scorecard on U.S. Health System Performance
Commonwealth Fund
This 36-page report describes the National Scorecard on US Health System Performance, designed to measure and monitor the system's quality on 37 measures of performance
HealthPosted: 2006-10-18
Cancer Control Policy in Australia
ANZ Health Policy
This 23-page paper reviews the history and development of cancer control policy in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-10-24
Development of National Injury Prevention Policy in the Australian Health Sector: And the Unmet Challenges of Participation and Implementation
ANZ Health Policy
A 19-page article describing the development of injury prevention policy in Australia
HealthPosted: 2006-10-24
HIV/AIDS: Past, Present and Future
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 9-page Canadian paper summarizing the origins and current status of HIV/AIDS and recent scientific advances relevant to treatment
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24
Clearing Up ASEAN's Hazy Relations
IDSS
A 3-page commentary on air quality in the ASEAN region
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2006-10-25
Understanding the Effects of Siblings on Child Mortality: Evidence from India
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper examining the impacts of sibling spacing on child mortality
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-27
Maternal Deaths in Australia 2000-2002
AIHW
This 132-page report is an observational study of maternal deaths in Australia
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-30
World Bank Matrix (Malaria Booster Program): An Analysis for Africa Fighting Malaria
AEI
A 5-page paper arguing that the World Bank's malaria programme does not comply with WHO guidelines
Health, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2006-11-03
21st Century Challenges: Retirement Insecurity
GAO
A 46-page presentation by the US Comptroller General on the problems facing the US as a result of demographic changes and rising health costs
Children's Mental Health: Facts for Policymakers
NCCP
This 4-page US fact sheet highlights the extent of mental problems among children and the lack of adequate services
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2006-11-03
Links between Juvenile Sexually Abusive Behaviour and Emerging Severe Personality Disorder Traits in Childhood
Department of Health - UK
A 90-page report of a study of juvenile sexual abusers referred to specialist mental health services in the UK
Crime, Law & Order, HealthPosted: 2006-11-06
Quality and Safety of Genetic Testing in Australia and New Zealand: A Review of the Current Regulatory Framework
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 35-page (provisional) paper provides an overview of the regulation of quality assurance for genetic testing in Australia and New Zealand
HealthPosted: 2006-11-11
How Schools Can Help Students Recover from Traumatic Experiences
Rand Corporation
A 75-page US toolkit showing how to provide school-based mental health programmes for children exposed to violence, natural disasters and other traumatic events
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-11
Why Consensus in Malaria Policy is a Killer
AEI
A commentary on the approach of the "Roll Back Malaria" alliance
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-14
NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005
Dept. of Health - UK
A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15
Evidence-Based Treatment: Information for the Service Provider
CCSA
A 7-page Canadian document offering a guide to service providers wishing to provide evidence-based treatments to substance-abusing clients
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15
Canadian Joint Replacement Registry 2006 Report
Canadian Institute for Health Information
This 88-page Canadian report gives details of hip and knee replacemnts in Canada
HealthPosted: 2006-11-20
Cost Benefit Analysis of Health Impact Assessment
Department of Health - UK
A 49-page report of the costs and benefits of health impact assessment in the UK's National Health Service
HealthPosted: 2006-11-28
Preventing Meningitis
Department of Health - UK
A UK report providing information about meningitis, its symptoms and the campaigns used to help fight the disease (single page linking to each section)
HealthPosted: 2006-11-28
Corrupting Health
AEI
A commentary on how public health in developing countries is adversely affected by corruption
Health, CorruptionPosted: 2006-11-29
AIDS in South Asia: Understanding and Responding to a Heterogeneous Epidemic
World Bank
A 131-page report analyzing South Asia's HIV/AIDS epidemic and offering recommendations for halting its spread
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-12-04
Care Planning in Diabetes
Dept. of Health - UK, Diabetes UK
This 60-page UK report provides guidance on the care planning process for diabetes services
HealthPosted: 2006-12-05
Measuring the Quality of Cancer Care
Rand Corporation, NICCQ
A 7-page US research brief describing the development and testing of a prototypical cancer care quality monitoring system
HealthPosted: 2006-12-06
How to Regulate Health Care in England? An International Perspective
King
An 84-page book compares the regulatory framework of 4 overseas health systems and their implications for the future regulation of the NHS in England
HealthPosted: 2006-12-06
Economic Arguments for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
CPRN
A 13-page paper studying what is known about the economic benefits of social policies that contribute to overall health
HealthPosted: 2006-12-08
Review of the Implementation of Care Plus
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
An 86-page evaluation of Care Plus, a New Zealand programme targeted at people with high health needs due to chronic conditions, acute mental health needs or terminal illness
HealthPosted: 2006-12-08
Civil Society Perspectives on the TB Policy in Bangladesh, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania and Thailand
OSI
A 296-page report examining the importance of community participation ansd public awareness in efforts to control the spread of TB
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-08
The Impact of Immunization on the Association Between Poverty and Child Survival
Population Council
A 26-page working paper examining the impact of immunization on child survival in Ghana
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-09
The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada 2006
Ministry of Health - Canada
This 203-page Canadian report, designed to increase public awareness of mental illness and mental health issues, covers the principal kinds of mental illness
HealthPosted: 2006-12-11
Report on Cancer 2020
Provincial Cancer Prevention and Screening Council
A 52-page Canadian report on progress in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment in Ontario
HealthPosted: 2006-12-13
Weaving the Net: Promoting Mental Health and Wellness Through Resilient Communities
MCHA
A 72-page Australian report providing a snapshot of community resilience and wellness, with particular reference to dealing with mental illness in rural communities
HealthPosted: 2006-12-19
Where There's Smoke: Cannabis and Mental Health
MHCA
A 76-page Australian report investigating the link between regular cannabis use and mental illness
Health, Drug AbusePosted: 2006-12-19
Depression and Chronic Illness
SANE Australia, Pfizer Australia
A 12-page Australian report examining the connection between depression and chronic illness
HealthPosted: 2006-12-19
Risks Associated with Tobacco Use in Youth Aged 15-19
CCSA
An 8-page Canadian report connecting tobacco use by youth with the use of other drugs
Drug Abuse, HealthPosted: 2006-12-21
Parental Education and Child Health: Evidence from a Schooling Reform
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper investigating the impact of parental education on child health
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28
Relative Efficiency, Scale Effect and Scope Effect of Public Hospitals: Evidence from Australia
IZA
This 27-page discussion paper studies the effects of scale and scope on the efficiency of hospitals
HealthPosted: 2006-12-28
Analysis of the National Childhood Obesity Database 2005-06
Department of Health
A 23-page summary of the data availabale on childhood obesity in the UK
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-12-29
Long-Term Care Insurance
GAO
A 34-page examination of a long-term care insurance programme offered by the US Federal government
The Challenge of Global Health
CFR
This 10-page article calls for a more coordinated approach to improving health in the developing world
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-12-31
How Good is Canadian Health Care?
Fraser Institute
A 102-page report offering an international comparison of health care systems, comparing Canada with other OECD countries
HealthPosted: 2007-01-01
Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity
GAO
A 27-page US document dealing with childhood obesity and the connection with physical activity
HealthPosted: 2007-01-07
Safer Practice in Renal Medicine
Department of Health - UK
A 36-page UK guide for reducing healthcare-associated infections such as MRSA
HealthPosted: 2007-01-08
Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence
King's Fund
This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-09
Evaluation of Meningococcal B Immunisation National Roll Out
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 78-page report evaluates New Zealand's meningococcal B immunisation programme
Health, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-01-09
Chlamydia Screening in New Zealand
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 59-page New Zealand report was prepared to contribute towards the development of policy advice relating to screening for chlamydia
HealthPosted: 2007-01-09
The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya
Economic Growth Center
This 49-page paper estimates the economic impacts of antiretroviral treatment, using survey results from Kenya
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
What Works in Africa
AEI
A US essay describing the progress made by private business in combating disease in Africa
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-01-10
Stigma and Mental Illness
SANE Australia
A 2-page research bulletin providing the results of an Australian survey of the extent of stigma experienced by people with a mental illness
HealthPosted: 2007-01-22
Honesty is a Virtue
AEI
Article claiming that a high proportion of infections of diseases such as HIV in developing countries is due to a failure to adopt sound approaches to disease control
HealthPosted: 2007-01-26
Breathe Easy on Air Quality
NCPA
A 2-page US brief analysis arguing that air pollution is not the cause of asthma
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-29
The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector
Public Health Agency of Canada
A 609-page updated Canadian plan covering preparedness, response and recovery to an influenza pandemic
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-29
Value-Based Coverage Policy in the United States and the United Kingdom: Different Paths to a Common Goal
NHPF
A 33-page US paper tracing the development in the US and the UK of an evidenced-based approach to medical practice and a cost-effectiveness evaluation of new medical technologies
HealthPosted: 2007-02-02
The Ethical Recruitment of Internationally-Trained Health Professionals: Lessons from Abroad and Options for Canada
CPRN
A 44-page Canadian research report on the ethical considerations involved in recruiting medical professionals from developing countries
Health, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-02-03
Dementia in Australia: National Data Analysis and Development
AIHW
This 335-page report presents a profile of the Australian population with dementia, and the characteristics and experiences of those caring for them
Improving Access to Primary Health Care
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
A 101-page New Zealand report describing 35 initiatives taken to reduce inequalities in health, and analyzing their outcomes
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Confronting a Hidden Disease: TB in Roma Communities
OSI, World Lung Foundation
A 48-page report outlining available literature and data on Roma and TB in Central and Eastern Europe
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Cancer in Young Adults in Canada
Cancer Care Ontario
This 120-page report shows the patterns and trends in cancer incidence and mortality in young adults in Canada
HealthPosted: 2007-02-07
Global Health: Making Partnerships Work
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper setting out an agenda to improve the effectiveness of global public/private health partnerships
Health, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-07
Self-Pay Markets in Health Care: Consumer Nirvana or Caveat Emptor?
'Health Affairs'
A US article investigating the extent of price-shopping in the self-pay sector of medical care
HealthPosted: 2007-02-08
Stimulant Prescribing for the Treatment of ADHD in Western Australia: Socioeconomic and Remoteness Differences
'Medical Journal of Australia'
An Australian article reporting on an investigation of differences in the prescribing of stimulants for the treatment of ADHD according to socioeconomic class and remoteness
HealthPosted: 2007-02-12
Better Safe than Sorry: Preventing Unintentional Injury to Chilren
Audit Commission, Healthcare Commission
A 74-page UK report examining the deployment of resources, partnership arrangements and activities to prevent unintentional injury to children in the UK
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-12
Is the EU prepared for a Pandemic Flu?
SDA
The 17-page report of a debate held to discuss the extent to which the EU is prepared to deal with a pandemic influenza outbreak
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-13
Microbes and Man Research Programme 2003-2005 (MICMAN)
AKA
The 43-page evaluation of a Finnish-Swedish research programme conducted to improve knowledge and understanding of the interaction between host and microbes, and to apply this knowledge to the improvement of human health
Science & Technology, HealthPosted: 2007-02-13
Assessing the Impact of Prescribed Medicines on Health Outcomes
Australia & New Zealand Health Policy
This 30-page paper reviews methods that can be used to assess the impact of medicine use on population health outcomes
HealthPosted: 2007-02-16
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Adolescents in Home-Based Foster Care
'Medical Journal of Australia'
This study identifies the prevalence of mental health problems, rates of suicidal ideation and behaviour and use of professional mental health services among children and adolescents in home-based foster care
Families, Children & Youth, HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
Statistical Snapshot of People with Asthma in Australia
AIHW
This 65-page report identifies the demographics and health-related characteristics that define people with Asthma in Australia
HealthPosted: 2007-02-19
The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea
CIS
A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-19
Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status
CRS
A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds
CRS
An 18-page US report on avian influenza
Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20
Coding for Success: Simple Technology for Safer Patient Care
Department of Health - UK
This 52-page UK document describes how bar-coding and similar technology can be used to improve patient safety, reduce costs and improve efficiency
HealthPosted: 2007-02-20
Global Health Partnerships: The UK Contribution to Health in Developing countries
Department of Health - UK
This 180-page report describes how UK experience and expertise in health could be used to best effect to help improve health in developing countries
International Development, HealthPosted: 2007-02-20
The Rising Burden of Health Spending on Seniors
NCPA
A 24-page US report on the growth in the proportion of seniors' income taken up by health care
Slowing the Growth of U.S. Health Care Expenditure: What are the options?
Commonwealth Fund
This 46-page report reviews factors contributing to high health care expenditure in the US and examines strategies that have the potential to achieve savings, slow spending growth and improve health system performance
HealthPosted: 2007-02-24
Report of the National Patient Choice Survey, England: September 2006
Department of Health - UK
This 25-page UK report provides the results of a national survey assessing the implementation of patient choices at primary care trust level
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Public Health Interventions to Promote Positive Mental Health and Prevent Mental Health Disorders Among Adults
NICE
This 136-page UK briefing identifies and reviews relevant reviews and papers on non-pharmacological interventions to promote positive mental health and prevent mental health disorders among adults
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Trust, Assurance and Safety: The Regulation of Health Professionals in the 21st Century
Department of Health - UK
This 100-page UK White Paper sets out a programme of reform to the UK's system for the regulation of health professionals
HealthPosted: 2007-02-26
Financing Sustainable Healthcare in Europe: New Approaches for New Outcomes
SITRA
This 192-page report presents the conclusions from a collaborative investigation into contentious area of healthcare in Europe
Health, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-28
The Funding and Use of High-Cost Medicines in Australia: The Example of Anti-Rheumatics Biological Medicines
ANZ Health Policy
A 30-page Australian study examining the use and associated government costs of biological agents for treating rheumatoid arthritis
HealthPosted: 2007-03-02