A sea change on the island continent: frameworks for risk assessment,prevention and intervention in child health in Australia |
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| Authors: | Joanne Williams John W. Toumbourou Margaret McDonald Stephanie Jones Tim Moore |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Centre for Adolescent Health, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne;2. Centre for Adolescent Health, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne;3. Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne;4. Centre for Community Child Health, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne |
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| Abstract: | This article overviews prevention and early intervention approaches focusing specifically on their relevance to the health of children and young people in Australia. Australian public health has a sound track record although concealed within the aggregate profile are a number of sub-populations with poorer health indicators. Recognition of this has increased efforts to improve the health of children and young people especially in exploring the impact of social environments within the communities where children are raised. This paper examines emerging research in this area drawing out key lessons and learning from Australian experience in the field of early intervention and prevention in community settings. |
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