Minimising Uptake Of E-cigarettes And Encouraging Cessation Among Australian Adolescents And Adults
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
Efforts are needed to address the growing use of e-cigarettes among Australians to prevent potential increases in smoking rates and minimise harm. My research aims to: 1. Develop and test a model examining predictors of e-cigarette use and susceptibility to use among adolescents and adults. 2. Develop, implement, and evaluate messages that effectively minimise uptake and encourage cessation of e-cigarette use. 3. Develop resources for stakeholders that provide guidance on managing use.
Driving Advances In Sugar-sweetened Beverage Policy And Resolving The Unknown Substitution Effects Into Artificially-sweetened Beverage, Fruit Juice And Water Consumption.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,449,800.00
Summary
Many countries are introducing sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) taxes and other policy measures to curb consumption. However, artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and fruit juices are being excluded from these policy measures. This may have unintended consequences for consumption behaviours and create other negative health outcomes. We will examine substitution effects of SSB policy on water, ASBs and fruit juice consumption, and make recommendations for public health policy.
Innovation For Health Service Provision And Clinical Management Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,338,220.00
Summary
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally and had a steep rise in burden in low- and middle income countries. A greater focus on a preventative model of care is needed. Frugal innovation is the concept of creating small, low-cost solutions to big problems. My goal is to discover and robustly evaluate in real-world setting low-cost interventions that can be scaled and implemented to reduce the burden of CVD globally.