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The weight of culture: Societal individualism and flexibility explain large global variations in obesity

Obesity rates have been rising steeply across the globe in recent decades, posing a major threat to global human health. Despite this almost universal increase, differences between countries remain striking, even among equally developed societies.

Patterns of recurrent preterm birth in Western Australia: A 36-year state-wide population-based study

It is known that a previous preterm birth increases the risk of a subsequent preterm birth, but a limited number of studies have examined this beyond two consecutive pregnancies. This study aimed to assess the risk and patterns of (recurrent) preterm birth up to the fourth pregnancy.

Trends and burden of diabetes in pregnancy among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers in Western Australia, 1998-2015

Diabetes in pregnancy (DIP), which includes pre-gestational and gestational diabetes, is more prevalent among Aboriginal women. DIP and its adverse neonatal outcomes are associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the offspring.

Maternal ethnicity, stillbirth and neonatal death risk in Western Australia 1998–2010

Difference in stillbirth and neonatal death rates in Western Australia (1998-2010) by maternal ethnicity

Improving access to primary care for Aboriginal babies in Western Australia: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

A population-based, stepped wedge, cluster randomized controlled trial of an enhanced model of early infant primary care

What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

This fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The valuing of upstream approaches across the lifecourse. Fact Sheet 2 for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project

This factsheet highlights the need for a greater understanding of the importance of constructive & preventive ‘upstream’ approaches & sustained investment in...

Examining the risk factors for suicidal behaviour of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children...

While the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are travelling on track or exceeding across all developmental domains...

Addressing the relationship between racism and inequality in suicide...

In 2009 over 40 leading researchers and academics from across Australia signed the Boatshed Racism Roundtable Declaration that proposed four areas of action...

Reduced forced vital capacity in Aboriginal Australians: Biology or missing evidence?

This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.