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Unveiling Scotland’s Sudden Death Crisis – A Live Presentation Event by Anne Marie Ward On Monday, April 15th at 11 AM, we will host a live presentation titled “Scotland’s Sudden Death Crisis: Unveiling the Truth”, streamed on our Facebook page. This event promises to be a profound exploration of the systemic failures that have led to this crisis and will chart a course toward a solution. https://lnkd.in/ej_mfgrB Inside the Event The presentation will feature in-depth analysis and personal stories from families directly affected by the crisis. Our speaker Stuart Graham will uncover the shortcomings in the investigation processes of sudden deaths and demonstrate how these have impeded justice and transparency. With statistical insights and comparative analysis, we aim to lay bare the stark reality of the situation in Scotland and how it compares with the rest of the UK. We believe this analysis will prove that Scotlands Drug deaths & sudden deaths are vastly under recorded.

The evidence that alcohol causes significant harm in Australia continues to grow. A paper from the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research on the harm to children from others' drinking has recently been released. Everyone should be able to live, work, play and raise children in communities that are safe and free from harm. However, this opportunity is not afforded to many Australians who experience harms caused by alcohol. To keep people healthy and well, the Australian Government should take more responsibility for regulating alcohol products and introduce proven measures that reduce harms from alcohol products. We know what works to reduce harm. Now all that is needed is action. Right now, there are a number of opportunities to influence change. National Cabinet will soon consider the recommendations from the rapid review into approaches to prevent gendered violence- https://lnkd.in/gKywW_xK.  The Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia is also in progress, with submissions being accepted until 30 September 2024. To find out more and contribute to this inquiry see here- https://lnkd.in/g7-h_3Mb

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#Prevention starts in childhood. Explore SPTAC’s new tool, Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Misuse that Present in Childhood. Organized by the four levels of the Socio-Ecological Model, this comprehensive literature summary provides at-a-glance information on which risk or protective factors are linked to which outcomes for specific population groups, as well as detailed information on the research studies that identify these factors. Communities can use this guide to inform their prevention planning efforts, prioritize needs, and guide strategies for reducing future substance misuse. Check out the tool here: https://lnkd.in/gz5Z9caJ

Reminder: have your say on the Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28. Harm from gambling is a significant public health issue for our communities, and for individuals, families and whānau. Public consultation on the draft strategy is now open, and provides an opportunity to have your say about what we will achieve, how we will achieve it and how it will be funded. There are two additional questions which have been added for feedback: - Changing the frequency of revising the strategy costs and levy funding from every three to every five years   - Simplifying the strategy consultation requirements from two phases to one phase.   Additional materials have recently been published online to support the consultation: - Plain English summary and translations - Video of the information presentation You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gX8ui-w8 

Knowing what influences a community's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a public health crisis is essential for reducing adverse outcomes. To ensure professionals have the latest information, the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) has a new data set available! Discover how you can help keep communities safe by using the tool in your work: https://bit.ly/45b7eHK

This #WorldFoodSafetyDay read how many markets, unquestionably important sources of food and vital economic hubs, are also potential sources of the next global public health disaster. #HealthAndMedicine

Did you know that on May 21, 2003, a game-changing global initiative was established, reshaping public health? Discover more in today’s Did You Know post!

The Impacts of Diaper Insecurity and Period Product Insecurity: Producing Evidence for the Future Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET During this hybrid event, Urban and the NDBN will share more about this new collaboration and highlight recent policies and research around diaper insecurity and period product insecurity. There will also be a moderated panel of experts that will explore the importance of examining the impacts of basic material needs on health and financial well-being and implications for social and economic policies and programs. https://buff.ly/3Vb8AhI

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