Tag: Child Health and Behaviour
Vic scientists to lead million-mum cancer study
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Victorian scientists are preparing to lead the world's biggest study into the causes of childhood cancer.[MORE]
294,000 children ill from tainted milk: China
The Chinese Government says a total of 294,000 children fell ill from consuming dairy products tainted with the industrial chemical melamine, with 154 of them still in serious condition.[MORE]
Two NSW hospitals fudged figures?
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca says he is seeking more information about claims two hospitals manipulated the performance figures of their emergency departments.[MORE]
Stop ignoring rural health: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association says it will demand improvements to maternity and paediatric services in regional areas when it meets with the New South Wales Health Minister this afternoon.[MORE]
Staff to meet at threatened child care centres
The future of four ABC Learning centres in Tasmania is uncertain, as receivers conduct reviews of centres across the country.[MORE]
Student rashes spark classroom evacuation
A Gold Coast classroom has been evacuated after a number of year four students developed rashes and itching.[MORE]
Draft child health policy under fire
Smaller rural hospitals in the Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS) region could stop admitting children if a draft policy is adopted.[MORE]
Junk food ads hard to defend, inquiry told
Senate inquiry told junk food advertising strongly influences what children want to eat.[MORE]
ACT tops childhood immunisation rates
The ACT Government says the Territory is leading the country on childhood immunisation rates.[MORE]
NT anaemia rate in children 'unacceptably high': Fed Govt
The Federal Government says rates of anaemia in Northern Territory children are unacceptably high.[MORE]
'No inherent flaws' found in child catheters
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recommended changes to the instructions for a type of catheter that Queensland Health suspended from use. [MORE]
Autism 'over-diagnosis' concerns Education Minister
Queensland Education Minister Rod Welford says he is concerned by the apparent over-diagnosis of autism in Queensland children.[MORE]
Young children catching STDs, figures show
The latest figures on the Northern Territory's sexually transmitted disease rates show an alarming number of cases in children.[MORE]
Eye disorders the leading problem for children
The Institute of Health and Welfare has found that eye disorders are the most common long-term problems experienced by Australian children.[MORE]
Children under two 'should live TV free'
A visiting international childhood expert says children should watch no television in the first two years of their lives.[MORE]
MP urges more sport spending to combat child obesity
The Member for Albany, Peter Watson, says more money needs to be spent on sport in regional areas to ensure the long-term health of children. [MORE]
Technical hitch delays Isa air monitoring
The Premier says technical problems have delayed the arrival of equipment to monitor heavy metals around Mt Isa.[MORE]
Doctor threatens to leave Australia over Down syndrome immigration row
Controvery over the Immigration Department's decision to reject a permanent residency application to a German doctor and his family, continues.[MORE]
Roxon steps in to Down syndrome visa row
Nicola Roxon steps into row over decision not to grant a doctor a residency visa because his son has Down syndrome.[MORE]
Concerns over visa for child with Down syndrome
A Victorian Nationals MP says the Department of Immigration may be acting unlawfully if it refuses a visa for a child with Down Syndrome.[MORE]
Confirmed: RPA children's services under review
It has been confirmed children's services at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital are under review, but it remains unclear whether the children's ward will close.[MORE]
Primary school evacuated after class falls ill
A primary school was evacuated in Brisbane's south this morning after more than 30 children fell ill during a music class. [MORE]
Baby death by 'misadventure': Coroner
Western Australia's deputy coroner has found that the death of a baby four years ago was by way of misadventure.[MORE]
West Coast meningococcal case
The Health Department says a case of meningococcal disease in the state's West does not mean Tasmania is on the verge of another epidemic.[MORE]
Xstrata opposes lead documents handover
The Supreme Court in Brisbane has adjourned a hearing on whether mining giant Xstrata can withhold documents about lead in the Mount Isa community in north-west Queensland.[MORE]
