References

Last updated: 23 Feb 2024

Health Literacy Course References

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-05/infographic-health-literacy-for-consumers.pdf

Reviving Cochrane's contribution to evidence-based medicine: bridging the gap between evidence of efficacy and evidence of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness Jack E. James Eur J Clin Invest 2017; 47 (9): 617–621

Cancer Prevention Course References

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022) Cancer, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 03 January 2024

National Cancer Institute – Understanding cancer, What is cancer.
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/overview-of-cancer-in-australia-2023 https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer

Skin Cancer Foundation Australasian College of Dermatologists recommends
https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/uv-radiation/

https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ACD-Fact-Sheet-Knowing-your-risk-factors-and-monitoring-your-skin-October-2022.pdf

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/summary-dashboard

Based on material provided by the National Health and Medical Research Council – Australian dietary guidelines
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/adg

How might physical activity be linked to reduced risks of cancer? National Cancer Institute
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/physical-activity-fact-sheet#how-might-physical-activity-be-linked-to-reduced-risks-of-cancer

NHMRC Physical Activity and exercise guidelines for Australians
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians/for-adults-18-to-64-years

NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia/contents/rankings

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/alcohol/about-alcohol/standard-drinks-guide#other-ways-to-check-standard-drinks



Heart Health Course References


https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/overview-of-the-vascular-system

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Bundles/Your-heart/how-your-heart-works

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Bundles/Your-heart/Blood-pressure-and-your-heart

https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/prevent-stroke/high-blood-pressure

https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/prevent-stroke/high-cholesterol

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Bundles/Your-heart/what-is-heart-disease

https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/what-is-diabetes/

https://www.quit.org.au/

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-age-calculator

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/heart-stroke-vascular-disease/hsvd-facts/contents/risk-factors/smoking

NHMRC Physical Activity and exercise guidelines for Australians
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians/for-adults-18-to-64-years

NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol