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08 Sep 2010

New research proves alcohol harm prevention a wise investment

New research released today by The University of Queensland and Deakin University shows that investment in measures, such as taxation and advertising, would get the most bang-for-buck towards preventing alcohol-related illness and death.

Partner Release

31 Jul 2014

Alcohol kills more than 5,500 every year new figures show

The Alcohol’s Burden of Disease in Australia report, found 5,554 deaths and 157,132 hospitalisations were caused by alcohol in 2010, with the number of deaths increasing by 62 per cent since the study was last undertaken a decade ago.

Partner Release

01 Jan 2005

Social Inclusion as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Summary Sheet: Social Inclusion as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing.

Arts and social connection

01 Nov 2007

Research Summary: Disease trends

This analysis of statistical health trends of the past 20 years reveals a remarkable increase in longevity but a disturbing rise in a range of chronic diseases that can greatly impair our enjoyment of our final years.

Population Health

07 Oct 2009

The health and economic benefits of reducing disease risk factors

"How much is it worth?" is a frequently-asked and challenging question in the context of preventative health and health promotion. This new report tackles this challenge head on.

How much is it worth?

06 Jan 2004

The Health Costs of Violence: Measuring the burden of disease caused by intimate partner violence

This publication is a summary of a study conducted to assess the health impact of intimate partner violence on women. The study was supported by VicHealth in partnership with the Department of Human Services and was conducted with contributions from a range of experts from across Victoria and elsewhere.

Violence against women

18 May 2012

Study shows economic benefits from cutting alcohol use

Deakin University research has found economic and health savings of $789 million a year could be made if Australian adults cut their alcohol consumption by five standard drinks a week.

Partner Release

03 Mar 2011

Aboriginal health in Victoria - Research summary

This is a synopsis of the latest research examining the health status of Aboriginal Victorians.

Health equity

01 Apr 2008

Research Summary: Burden of disease due to health inequalities

This document provides data on the inequitable burden of disease internationally, nationally and in Victoria.

Health equity

01 Aug 2007

Burden of Disease due to mental illness and mental health problems

Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Summary Sheet: Burden of Disease due to mental illness and mental health problems.

Mental wellbeing

01 Apr 2008

Research Summary: Key influences on health inequalities

This document provides data on the key influences on health (such as work, education, housing and community infrastructure), how these influences impact on health and how access to these influences is inequitable.

Health equity

01 Jan 2005

Access to Economic Resources as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Summary Sheet: Access to Economic Resources as a determinant of mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health and Work