…11 20. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph: (07) 3634 5372 or 0409 001 171 *The health of Queenslanders 2014, Fifth report of the Chief Health Officer Queensland.…
…Ph: (07) 3634 5372 or 0409 001 171 *Self reported health status 2013, Preventive health indicators, Queensland, Hospital and Health Services and Medicare Locals summary report. Regional statistics: Only 5.5 per cent of Queenslanders are eating enough fruit and vegetables,…
…health, but how to cope with everyday life mentally and emotionally. Cancer Council Queensland’s Nurse Counsellor Lucy Bailey put together her top tips for improving your mental health ahead of World Mental Health Day (October 10). For specialised support for…
…mental health more broadly. Serious illness can impact mental health. Cancer brings with it a number of challenges and strong emotions, for the person diagnosed as well as those around them. Cancer treatment takes time and at points can be…
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Cancer Council has issued a consumer alert about the amount of salt contained in pre-packaged foods, warning that 94 per cent of Queenslanders don’t know the daily limit for salt intake. Cancer Council Queensland’s Everyday Health Survey found only six…
…and healthy choices for employees improve employee morale, corporate image and employee engagement and relationships,” Ms Clift said. “Employees increase their health awareness and knowledge, physical health, mental wellbeing and job satisfaction – underpinning a healthier lifestyle. “Cancer Council Queensland’s…
This Men’s Health Week (June 15-21), Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging men to take a moment to make a small change in their daily routine to improve health and wellbeing. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Moments in time’,…
…access key cancer information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, see here. References: AIHW 2020. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health performance frame work report 2020 (https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-23-leading-causes-mortality/data#DataTablesAndResources) AIHW 2020. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander health performance frame work report 2020 (https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/1-08-cancer#:~:text=AIHW%20and%20ABS%20analysis%20of,164%20per%20100%2C000%2C%20respectively)…
…the report’s findings as a win for consumers. “Universal uptake of the Health Star Rating system is crucial in helping all Queenslanders choose healthy food and avoid unhealthier options that increase the risk of obesity and cancer,” Ms Clift said….
