September 2012
Victorian Health Monitor Report shows low Vitamin D is seasonal
The Victorian Health Monitor Report released today reveals that over 50% of Victorians have vitamin D deficiency in winter.
Vic report: Obesity crisis grossly understated
A report released today, the Victorian Health Monitor, has found that obesity prevalence in Victoria has been grossly underestimated.
Top marks for Geelong Kindergartens on SunSmart scorecard!
SunSmart is delighted to announce that 100% of Geelong Kindergarten Association (GKA) preschools are now members of the SunSmart Program, leading the way in ultraviolet (UV) protection.
On the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, new study shows UV levels have increased over last 50 years
Recently published research for the first time examines changes in ultraviolet (UV) radiation in Australia over a period of fifty years (1959-2009). The research found that there has been an overall annual increase in UV levels of 2% to 6% since the 1990s, for locations throughout Australia.
Lymphoma Awareness Day a reminder of need for more research into forgotten cancers
World Lymphoma Awareness Day (15 September) is a reminder that for the 1,312 Victorians diagnosed with lymphoma each year, further research is needed.
Medical community joins together to call for solarium ban in Victoria
Today on the five year anniversary of anti-solarium campaigner Clare Oliver’s death, 161 cancer specialists and health professionals of the Victorian Co-operative Oncology Group have joined together to call on the Victorian government to follow the lead of New South Wales (NSW) and ban solariums.
New evidence: Melanoma risk from solarium use even higher
Today, SunSmart and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre join together to honour the memory of Clare Oliver, who passed away from melanoma five years ago, aged 26. Over 160 medical professionals signed a letter of support for a solarium ban in Victoria.
Health groups say parents and kids will benefit from ACT Greens' junk food ad commitment
The Obesity Policy Coalition has backed an election commitment announced today by the ACT Greens to restrict junk food advertising directed at children. The proposed plan would mean junk food advertising was no longer able to be shown on TV when large numbers of children are watching.
Liquor industry put above local communities again
A Bill set to pass State Parliament within days threatens one of the few tools local councils have to manage the impact and costs of alcohol on their communities, according to a coalition of health agencies.
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