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News: Asbestos health costs hit billions globally

Every dollar spent on the use of asbestos costs the global economy almost four dollars in health costs of asbestos-related disease, new data shows. The research will be presented at the Asia-Pacific Cancer Leaders’ Summit APOCP 8th General Assembly this…

News: Fast Food Home Delivery a Drawback for Community Health

…and potentially influencing the future lifestyle choices of our children and young people. “We need to do better at helping Queenslanders make the healthy choice the easy choice. “The introduction of fast food home delivery is detrimental to a healthy…

News: Blokes, better health only takes a moment

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’,…

News: Letter to the Editor – Take charge of your health and a cancer free future

…their health and raise funds for Cancer Council. To those taking part – we’re cheering you on! Whether you run 100km, or walk 30km throughout March, every step brings us closer to a cancer free future. Funds raised through the…

News: New menu labelling laws a win for public health

…the consumption of junk food and drinks and encourage healthy diet and physical activity. Menu labelling will help Queenslanders to stay healthy and we congratulate the Queensland Government for its action. Our Public Health team have an important role to…

Research snapshot – Study finds text messaging to promote health campaigns effective for young adults Silva 2021

What is known? Evidence suggests that using text messages as a platform to promote public health campaigns can be effective in promoting better sun protection behaviours. However, it is still unclear how to best design the campaign in order to…

News: Takeaways tip the scales towards poor health

…reported in the findings from Queensland Health’s latest Self-Reported Health Status Survey. Cancer Council Queensland has warned our unhealthy habits will increase the incidence of chronic diseases, including cancer. Spokesperson Katie Clift said Queenslanders needed to cut down on the…

News: Kids’ health on the scoreboard ahead of State of Origin

…sports team, you’ll help develop healthy habits for years to come. “Not only will physical activity and a healthy weight reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including some cancers later in life – but it develops a child’s social and…

News: Workplaces urged to stand up for employee health

…behaviour is emerging as an important risk factor for poor health and half of all workers have jobs that involve sitting at least some of the time.** Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said incorporating healthy lifestyle environments into…

Blog: Cancer diagnosis can impact mental health

…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…