Kenya’s post-election violence: the harm that’s been done to children
It's important to understand the nature and extent of children's exposure to violence during general elections so they can be protected.
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The seven tactics unhealthy industries use to undermine public health policies
Unhealthy food corporations use various tactics to undermine public health policies aimed at tackling the scourge of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and obesity.
Invisible and ignored: air pollution inside the homes of Nairobi’s residents
Research in Kenya’s capital found average levels of hazardous solid and liquid particles in the air within households were three times more than the WHO recommended maximum level.
Case study in Kenya confirms rare genetic condition in embryo conceived through IVF
Although the number of children conceived through in vitro fertilisation born with abnormalities remains extremely low, a recent study in Kenya shows that the risk of genetic disorders is higher.
Pharmacies could do more to help improve everyone’s health
It depends where you live whether pharmacies can offer services like emergency contraception and health checks.
No, combination vaccines don’t overwhelm kids’ immune systems
Vaccines against multiple diseases in one jab strengthen kids' immune systems, not weaken them. Here's why we shouldn't fear these combination vaccines.
Prostate cancer testing: has the bubble burst?
Two major studies cast doubt on the value of screening for prostate cancer, yet it continues regardless.
Why Ronald McDonald Houses should welcome homemade casseroles
The appearance a hot dish on your doorstep does more than relieve the burden of meal preparation. It says someone is looking out for you.
Why anecdotes aren’t strong evidence when it comes to quitting smoking
Personal stories about what helped people quit smoking can be misleading, and aren't strong evidence.
When it comes to sport, boys ‘play like a girl’
Girls in primary school are just as physically capable as their male classmates, our research shows.
Are high heels bad for your health? Two experts review the evidence
There are more than 500 studies into the effects of high heels on wearers' health.
Why Kenya needs to adopt ‘milk banks’ to reduce infant deaths
Human milk banks play an important role in ensuring the safe supply of breast milk. This is made available to babies whose mothers are unable to breastfeed.
Bottleshops affect people’s health, so our laws need to reflect that
There's growing evidence the location and density of bottleshops influences the health and well-being of locals, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Planners know depressingly little about a city’s impacts on our mental health
Research shows planners and built environment professionals have surprisingly poor knowledge about how cities might harm mental health. The good news is that simple steps can make a big difference.
Why the South African state needs to lose its fight against marijuana policy reform
If South Africa's argument in court is that marijuana causes harm, it deserves to lose. The real question it should ask is whether criminal prohibition is the effective way forward.
Why the number of people with more than one chronic condition is rising in Africa
The increase in cases of non-communicable diseases in developing countries has led to an emerging pattern of high levels of multimorbidity.
Transport access is good for new housing, but beware the pollution
Many new housing developments are being built along busy roads and rail lines, but lack design features that would reduce occupants' exposure to harmful traffic pollution.
Kenya’s cholera outbreak highlights fears about antibiotic resistance
Cholera is caused by a lack of access to clean drinking water and unhygienic conditions. Misuse of antibiotics makes it difficult and expensive to treat outbreaks.
Why apartment dwellers need indoor plants
Health benefits of being close to nature are well established, but the rise of apartment living means we can't always be close to greenery.
Tunnel exhaust stacks: don’t dare harm our kids … but expose workers
As the latest controversy about tunnel exhaust stacks and respiratory health plays out in the media, some community members are proposing solutions that just don't make sense.
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Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Public Health, University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Adelaide
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Stephen Duckett is a Friend of The Conversation.
Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
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Professor of Health Policy, Curtin University
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Tutorial Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi
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Lennert Veerman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior health economist, Cancer Council NSW
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Alfred Deakin Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University
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Director, Risk Innovation Lab, Arizona State University
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Chief Research Officer, Kenya Medical Research Institute
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Lecturer in Public Health, La Trobe University
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Professor of Public Health, Bond University
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Senior Research Fellow, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Deakin University
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Professor of Respiratory Medicine, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW
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