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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maddie Heenan, Stephen Jan, Martyn Ralph, Gary Sacks, Boyd Swinburn, Janani Shanthosh
Summary: This study aimed to co-create a priority setting framework for non-communicable disease (NCDs) prevention that accounts for local context and the prevailing regulatory agenda. The framework incorporated general prioritisation criteria and local contextual criteria. Through surveys and policy dialogue workshops, the most impactful, feasible and acceptable policies for NCD prevention were identified, including restrictions on product placement, enhancement of data systems, removal of unhealthy foods and drinks, prohibition of marketing, and implementation of subsidies or grants.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
A. E. Tedstone, H. Bell, M. Brayley, R. Wall
Summary: For the past 20 years, the UK Government has acknowledged the influence of food advertising on people's food choices and diets, especially among children. In order to combat childhood obesity, the UK Government has implemented regulations to restrict the advertising of less healthy foods on TV and online, with new legislative controls expected to be introduced in January 2024.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Hannah E. Power, Andrew W. M. Pomeroy, Michael A. Kinsela, Thomas P. Murray
Summary: The collaborative priority setting exercise in coastal geoscience and engineering (CGE) identified emerging issues and priorities with consistent and unanimous support from the Australian CGE community. The highest average score was given to Data Collection and Collation priorities, indicating a critical need for additional data collection and funding support. The outcomes of this exercise can guide policy development and decision-making, contributing to addressing practical challenges at a national level.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renato Gozzer-Wuest, Rosa Amelia Vinatea Chavez, Gonzalo Olea Stranger, Gonzalo Araya Goncalves, Luciano Hiriart-Bertrand, Rolando Labrana-Cornejo, Enrique Alonso-Poblacion
Summary: Based on a survey conducted in 2019-2020, addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, developing a priority national research agenda to improve fisheries management in Chile, addressing the lack of legitimacy of the fisheries law, developing a new national fisheries policy, and updating the Artisanal Fisheries Registry were identified as priority topics for fisheries policy reform in Chile.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Tristan Dry, Phillip Baker
Summary: Despite significant progress made by nutrition actors in generating commitment for a sugar-sweetened beverage tax in Australia, political commitment remains low due to powerful influence of industry, opposition from major political parties, ideological resistance to regulation, poor monitoring system, and limited public advocacy. Opportunities for increasing political commitment include limiting industry influence in policy-making and strengthening the pro-tax coalition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mat Jones, Sarah Hills
Summary: This study explores the influence of the UK Non-Government Organisation-led Sustainable Food Cities (SFC) programme on the food agenda at the city governance level, finding that while SFC provides inspiration and solutions for complex issues, the lack of a national sustainable food policy framework and formal recognition of local food governance, coupled with limited funding opportunities, threaten the long-term sustainability of local food partnerships.
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Political Science
Vivien A. Schmidt
Summary: This article theorizes the interactive effects of populism on agenda setting, examining how populists shape policy narrative, frame debate, captivate the public using media, and leverage popular support to upend mainstream or capture power.
JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN PUBLIC POLICY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Josep A. Tur, J. Alfredo Martinez
Summary: Childhood obesity is influenced by factors such as birth weight, dietary habits, and gut microbiota. Further research is needed to explore the metabolic patterns and the role of specific molecules in childhood obesity. The interaction between genes and the environment also plays a significant role in understanding the increasing rates of childhood obesity.
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Oceanography
Boyu Wang, Ronggang Yang, Qinhua Fang
Summary: This study used the Multistage Streams Framework and comprehensive operational variables to quantify the problem, politics, and policy streams in the evolution of marine plastic management policies in China. The results show significant discrepancies between the central government and local governments in the policy field of prohibiting plastic usage and cleaning coastal areas, and the implementation differences of local governments hinder the evolution of the policy agenda. Further analysis reveals that government attention to marine plastic is insufficient due to inconspicuous conflicts and policy entrepreneurs' lack of sensitivity to problems. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the adaptability of policy implementation by local governments to mitigate intergovernmental conflicts and achieve consistent governance goals in the marine plastic policy evolution.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Henrik Bech Seeberg
Summary: This study proposes an agenda-setting model of opposition policy influence, and finds that the government is likely to adopt legislation covering the opposition's position in order to silence opposition agenda-setting.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF POLITICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Geography
Pauline McGuirk, Tom Baker, Alistair Sisson, Robyn Dowling, Sophia Maalsen
Summary: This paper suggests that dialogue between urban political geography and public sector innovation literatures is a productive way forward to understand the dynamics of urban governance innovation and its potential. It proposes a critical research agenda to analyze innovatory urban governance, including its formation, politics, and possibilities.
PROGRESS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(2022)
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Economics
Jidong Chen
Summary: This article presents a two-period collective bargaining model with asymmetric information and a persistent agenda setter. Through private information and voting by the voters, it is possible to improve individual welfare and policy progress, and the agenda setter's reconsideration opportunity can alleviate policy gridlock.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yandisa Ngqangashe, Sharni Goldman, Ashley Schram, Sharon Friel
Summary: This narrative review explores the actors, regulatory frameworks, and institutional contexts shaping the development, design, and implementation of food policies globally. The study reveals a diverse range of actors and regulatory designs used in policy formulation, emphasizing the importance of clear policy goals and rigorous standards. Future research should focus on how these regulatory governance factors influence policy outcomes.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leonie Cranney, Margaret Thomas, Leah Shepherd, Megan Cobcroft, Tarli O'Connell, Liz Munn, Adrian Bauman, Philayrath Phongsavan
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of a healthy food and drink policy on food purchasing behaviors and awareness among hospital staff and visitors. Results showed an increase in policy awareness and support, with a trend towards more 'Everyday' food purchasing. However, there were differences in purchasing behaviors based on demographic factors like age, education level, and gender. Further long-term follow-up is recommended.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: Since 1980, obesity prevalence among US adults has increased significantly despite a decrease in energy intake and a modest increase in physical activity. The relationship between rising obesity and food processing, gut microbial composition, host metabolic expenditure, and intergenerational risk transmission is complex and requires further research. Alternative hypotheses should be considered and tested to develop more effective prevention and treatment strategies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulo A. R. Neves, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Phillip Baker, Ellen Piwoz, Thiago M. Santos, Giovanna Gatica-Dominguez, Juliana S. Vaz, Nigel Rollins, Cesar G. Victora
Summary: This study investigated the consumption of breast milk, breast milk substitutes, and other non-human milk by children under 2 years in low- and middle-income countries, as well as the socio-economic inequalities in this consumption. The findings showed that breastfeeding declined as children became older, especially in wealthier families in upper-middle-income countries. The consumption of breast milk substitutes was higher in wealthier families, while breastfeeding was more common in poorer families. Country-level factors played a role in explaining the differences in breast milk substitute consumption.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew Fisher, Toby Freeman, Tamara Mackean, Sharon Friel, Fran Baum
Summary: This study investigates the implementation of the primary healthcare (PHC) system in Australia and identifies some issues in achieving equity of access to care and effectively addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The study highlights the inappropriate focus on episodic care for NCDs and the inequitable distribution of services. Additionally, the mixed system of public and private insurance coverage contributes to inequities in access and health outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fran Baum, Belinda Townsend, Matt Fisher, Kathryn Browne-Yung, Toby Freeman, Anna Ziersch, Patrick Harris, Sharon Friel
Summary: This study examines how political will operates in various sectors to create pro-health equity policies. The findings suggest that the strength of political will is influenced by factors such as path dependency, electoral concerns, political philosophy, economic and biomedical framings, elite interests, and civil society lobbying.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Sievert, Mark Lawrence, Christine Parker, Cherie A. Russell, Phillip Baker
Summary: High consumption of red and processed meat leads to environmental degradation, greenhouse gas emissions, and an increased global burden of chronic diseases. Calls for significant reduction in global red and processed meat consumption have been made, yet policy attention and political priority on this issue are low.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patrick Harris, Matt Fisher, Sharon Friel, Peter Sainsbury, Elizabeth Harris, Evelyne De Leeuw, Fran Baum
Summary: The research focuses on the Western Sydney City Deal in Australia and finds that the discourse of 'pro-growth' dominates urban investment, with limited attention to disadvantaged areas. While the purpose of the City Deal is to rebalance investment towards historically disadvantaged regions, there is little mention of health and equity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn Browne-Yung, Anna Ziersch, Sharon Friel, Toby Freeman, Fran Baum
Summary: This study explores the potential impacts of an automotive plant closure on health in a disadvantaged area of South Australia. Through workshop discussions with policy and community stakeholders, key factors influencing individual financial security and social and health impacts were identified, along with policy levers to reduce adverse health outcomes resulting from economic shocks.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nicholas A. Koemel, Alistair M. Senior, David S. Celermajer, Amanda Grech, Tim P. Gill, David Raubenheimer, Stephen J. Simpson, Michael R. Skilton
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sayed Essam, Tim Gill, Robyn G. Alders
Summary: Dubai has experienced significant economic and population growth, and has successfully implemented measures to reduce food loss and improve food security, including diverting potential food loss to animal feed.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew Fisher, Toby Freeman, Tamara Mackean, Sharon Friel, Fran Baum
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alyssa Susanto, Jessica Burk, Samantha Hocking, Tania Markovic, Tim Gill
Summary: Individual responses to weight management regimens vary widely and there is a lack of analysis on gender-based factors in low-carbohydrate diets. This study highlights the importance of examining differences in weight loss outcomes for males and females separately.
OBESITY RESEARCH & CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amanda Grech, Anna Rangan, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Stephen J. Simpson, Tim Gill, David Raubenheimer
Summary: The study compared the performance of Australian foods under the NOVA and DF classification systems, finding that the DF classification better distinguishes foods associated with high energy intake. It was also discovered that both DFs and UPFs consumption were positively associated with BMI, with macronutrient and energy intakes conforming closely to the predictions of the protein leverage hypothesis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tara Boelsen-Robinson, Anne-Marie Thow, Nancy Lee, Tim Gill, Stephen Colagiuri
Summary: This study explores adults' perceptions and policies regarding sponsorship of unhealthy commodities in elite sports. Participants recognized the contradiction between the healthy messages of sports and the marketing of unhealthy products, while acknowledging the commercial value of sponsorship to sporting clubs. Concerns were raised about the impact of effective marketing techniques on children's exposure to unhealthy habits during sports viewing. Participants supported policies that reduced children's exposure to unhealthy commodities but expressed concerns about the financial risks to sporting clubs. Governments and sports associations were seen as responsible for implementing changes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dori Patay, Ashley Schram, Sharon Friel
Summary: This study analyzes the causal ideas in multisectoral tobacco governance in Fiji and Vanuatu and identifies the influence of individual responsibility and commercial determinants of health (CDoH) ideas. Currently, the dominant idea of individual responsibility relieves non-health government agencies from implementing multisectoral tobacco policies, highlighting the need for the wider adoption of CDoH ideas in PSIDS.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna B. Gilmore, Alice Fabbri, Fran Baum, Adam Bertscher, Krista Bondy, Ha-Joon Chang, Sandro Demaio, Agnes Erzse, Nicholas Freudenberg, Sharon Friel, Karen J. Hofman, Paula Johns, Safura Abdool Karim, Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, Camila Maranha Paes de Carvalho, Robert Marten, Martin McKee, Mark Petticrew, Lindsay Robertson, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Anne Marie Thow
Summary: Although commercial entities can have positive impacts on health and society, evidence shows that some commercial actors, especially the largest transnational corporations, are responsible for escalating rates of avoidable ill health, planetary damage, and social and health inequity. The paper highlights the shift towards market fundamentalism and the power of transnational corporations, which enable commercial actors to cause harm and externalize the costs. This power imbalance leads to policy inertia and escalating health harms, while governments must take action to protect future generations and promote development and economic growth.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sharon Friel, Jeff Collin, Mike Daube, Anneliese Depoux, Nicholas Freudenberg, Anna B. Gilmore, Paula Johns, Amos Laar, Robert Marten, Martin McKee, Melissa Mialon
Summary: This paper discusses the future role of the commercial sector in global health and health equity. It does not propose the overthrow of capitalism or full support for corporate partnerships. There is no single solution to eliminate the harms caused by commercial determinants of health, but evidence suggests that progressive economic models, international frameworks, government regulation, compliance mechanisms, and strategic civil society mobilisation can collectively bring about systemic, transformative change to reduce these harms and promote human and planetary wellbeing. The question is not whether the world has the resources or will to act, but whether humanity can survive without making these efforts.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)