A5063647354- Health disparities and outcomes
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Community Health and Development
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
The University of Melbourne
2013-2023
Menzies School of Health Research
2017
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
2016
German Cancer Research Center
2012-2013
Heidelberg University
2012-2013
Hellenic Health Foundation
2012
University Hospital Heidelberg
2012
Inserm
2012
Danish Cancer Society
2012
Aarhus University Hospital
2012
Abstract Introduction Associations of hormone-receptor positive breast cancer with excess adiposity are reasonably well characterized; however, uncertainty remains regarding the association body mass index (BMI) negative malignancies, and possible interactions by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use. Methods Within European EPIC cohort, Cox proportional hazards models were used to describe relationship BMI, waist hip circumferences risk estrogen-receptor (ER) progesterone-receptor (PR) ( n...
The association of reproductive factors with hormone receptor (HR)-negative breast tumors remains uncertain. Within the EPIC cohort, Cox proportional hazards models were used to describe relationships (menarcheal age, time between menarche and first pregnancy, parity, number children, age at last pregnancies, since full-term childbirth, breastfeeding, menopause, ever having an abortion use oral contraceptives [OC]) risk ER-PR- (n = 998) ER+PR+ 3,567) tumors. A later childbirth was associated...
Physical activity is associated with reduced risks of invasive breast cancer. However, whether this holds true for cancer subtypes defined by the estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone (PR) status controversial. The study included 257,805 women from multinational EPIC-cohort detailed information on occupational, recreational household physical important cofactors assessed at baseline. During 11.6 years median follow-up, 8,034 incident cases were identified. Data ER, PR combined ER/PR...
Associations of breast cancer overall with indicators exposures during puberty are reasonably well characterized; however, uncertainty remains regarding the associations height, leg length, sitting height and menarcheal age hormone receptor-defined malignancies. Within European Prospective Investigation into Cancer Nutrition cohort, Cox proportional hazards models were used to describe relationships adult length at menarche risk estrogen progesterone receptor negative (ER-PR-) (n = 990)...
To investigate rates of 'any' and 'predominant' breastfeeding in hospital among Indigenous non-Indigenous women with without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Background and objectives Indigenous Australians experience a heavy burden of CKD. To address this burden, the eGFR Follow-Up Study recruited followed an Australian cohort from regions Australia with greatest ESRD burden. We sought to better understand factors contributing progression kidney disease. Specific were assess rates in without CKD identify associated decline eGFR. Design, setting, participants, & measurements This observational longitudinal study adults was conducted >20...
Internationally, the 1000 days movement calls for action and investment in improving nutrition period from a child's conception to their second birthday, thereby providing an organising framework early-life interventions. To ensure Australian Indigenous families benefit this framework, Indigenous-led year-long engagement process was undertaken linking researchers, research institutions, policy-makers, professional associations human rights activists with organisations families. The resultant...
: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between individual-level markers of disadvantage, renal function and cardio-metabolic risk within an Indigenous population characterised by a heavy burden chronic kidney disease disadvantage.
Globally, trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness and Australia only developed country with endemic trachoma. It found in remote Indigenous communities burdened poverty, overcrowding poor hygiene. Lack culturally appropriate health promotion, a small workforce lack awareness support for elimination general, were early barriers.A cross-sectional pre-post study using convenience sample, was conducted clinics, schools community work-settings from 63 82 Aboriginal identified as...
Abstract Background: Physical activity has been identified as protective factor for invasive breast cancer risk, whereas comparable studies on in situ carcinoma are rare. Methods: The study included data from 283,827 women of the multinational European Prospective Investigation into C7ancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-cohort study. Detailed information different types physical conducted during prior year, such occupational, recreational, household activity, well important cofactors, was assessed at...
When analysing the health behaviours of any group people, understanding constraints and possibilities for individual agency as shaped by broader societal context is critical. In recent decades, our ways in which physical social environments influence has expanded greatly. The authors a analysis Australian Aboriginal data using an economic 'rational choice model,' published this journal, claim to make useful contribution policy discussions relating health, but neglect context. By doing so,...
Abstract Background Increasingly, strength-based approaches to health and wellbeing interventions with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Australians are being explored. This is a welcome counter deficit-based initiatives which can represent non-Indigenous view of outcomes interest. However, the evidence base not well developed. paper presents protocol for evaluating strengths-based initiative provides life coaching services community housing tenants. The study aims evaluate effect on social...
Abstract Objective To investigate biomarkers of nutrition associated with chronic disease absence for an Aboriginal cohort. Design Screening nutritional was completed at baseline (1995). Evidence (diabetes, CVD, kidney or hypertension) sought from primary health-care clinics, hospitals and death records over 10 years follow-up. Principal components analysis used to group logistic regression modelling associations between the principal absence. Setting Three Central Australian communities....
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage-kidney (ESKD) continue to be under-diagnosed a major burden for Aboriginal communities in central Australia. The aim of this study was examine the risk poor clinical outcomes associated with elevated albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) among people Cox proportional hazards models were used estimate end stage (ESKD), dialysis, CVD (cardiovascular disease) mortality participants’ baseline albuminuria reading from 10-year cohort (n = 623) three...
Little is known about the wellbeing and aspirations of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing. housing face common challenges low income, higher incidence mental health issues poorer along with specific due to impacts colonisation its ongoing manifestations racism inequity. A greater understanding emotional needs essential informing provision appropriate support.Surveys (SEWB) were completed by 95 people aged 16 years older Housing Victoria 2021. The survey...
ABSTRACTObjectivesAn accurate picture of infant mortality informs society its social progress. It is a key indicator how effective public health policies and programs are in caring for the most vulnerable our society. Currently, at population level, Victorian data on Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander births deaths excluded from Australian vital statistics. The Mortality Study aimed to provide more complete profile Victoria using linkage statutory administrative datasets. ApproachTwo...
ABSTRACTObjectivesThe disparity between the infant mortality rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (forthwith respectfully ‘Aboriginal’) non-Aboriginal populations in Australia is well documented. However, major public health initiatives campaigns aimed particularly at halving rate are hindered by lack comprehensive accurate data. To date, child for Victorian born children have not been reported national statistics. The aim Child Mortality Study was to accurately measure patterns...