Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia
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Takeaways from this publication:
1️⃣ #Lepto ?expanding into new regions due to climate change
2️⃣ burden underestimated due to surveillance gaps
3️⃣ Manual‑harvest ag workers need proper PPE + training
4️⃣ Better access to PCR = earlier Dx+Tx
5️⃣ #OneHealth surveillance needed to map transmission pathways
1️⃣ #Lepto ?expanding into new regions due to climate change
2️⃣ burden underestimated due to surveillance gaps
3️⃣ Manual‑harvest ag workers need proper PPE + training
4️⃣ Better access to PCR = earlier Dx+Tx
5️⃣ #OneHealth surveillance needed to map transmission pathways
🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
February 13, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Takeaways from this publication:
1️⃣ #Lepto ?expanding into new regions due to climate change
2️⃣ burden underestimated due to surveillance gaps
3️⃣ Manual‑harvest ag workers need proper PPE + training
4️⃣ Better access to PCR = earlier Dx+Tx
5️⃣ #OneHealth surveillance needed to map transmission pathways
1️⃣ #Lepto ?expanding into new regions due to climate change
2️⃣ burden underestimated due to surveillance gaps
3️⃣ Manual‑harvest ag workers need proper PPE + training
4️⃣ Better access to PCR = earlier Dx+Tx
5️⃣ #OneHealth surveillance needed to map transmission pathways
Heart disease is the leading cause of life expectancy gaps between Māori & Pacific populations compared with other New Zealanders.
Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people.
Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people.
Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
February 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Heart disease is the leading cause of life expectancy gaps between Māori & Pacific populations compared with other New Zealanders.
Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people.
Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Interviews with care providers revealed the need for adequately resourced services, designed by & for Māori and Pacific people.
Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
How can we do more to keep Australian children at a healthy weight?
Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#childhealth
Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#childhealth
February 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
How can we do more to keep Australian children at a healthy weight?
Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#childhealth
Our latest ANZJPH issue explores translating evidence into practical tools, the limitations of KPIs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strengths and inequities.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/aust...
#childhealth
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Need extra time for your #abstract for our Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference?
We've extended the submissions deadline to 20 Feb.
Details via www.cdic2026.com/call-for-abs...
See you in Naarm/Mebourne at Marvel Stadium #CDIC2026
We've extended the submissions deadline to 20 Feb.
Details via www.cdic2026.com/call-for-abs...
See you in Naarm/Mebourne at Marvel Stadium #CDIC2026
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Need extra time for your #abstract for our Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference?
We've extended the submissions deadline to 20 Feb.
Details via www.cdic2026.com/call-for-abs...
See you in Naarm/Mebourne at Marvel Stadium #CDIC2026
We've extended the submissions deadline to 20 Feb.
Details via www.cdic2026.com/call-for-abs...
See you in Naarm/Mebourne at Marvel Stadium #CDIC2026
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Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
Why scrapping a key health promotion agency makes little economic sense
theconversation.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 AM
🚨 NEW ARTICLE 🚨
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Climate-driven floods are increasing leptospirosis risk in Australia, and rural communities may be underprepared.
This latest ANZJPH paper calls for wider testing, vigilance beyond North Qld, and urgent further study.
#OneHealth
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness & Aust. is the only developed country where it persists.
A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#endingtrachoma
A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#endingtrachoma
February 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness & Aust. is the only developed country where it persists.
A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#endingtrachoma
A new letter says elimination must go beyond surgery & antibiotics, with more focus on facial cleanliness and water & hygiene.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#endingtrachoma
Vaccination coverage in Aust. is falling. The National Immunisation Strategy aims to reverse this by strengthening the workforce.
In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Vaccination coverage in Aust. is falling. The National Immunisation Strategy aims to reverse this by strengthening the workforce.
In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
In a ANZJPH Letter, Thomas Aaron Ricks argues the existing workforce can be better used & proposes a practitioner register.
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
New in ANZJPH: Aged care use among older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people has increased overall, but declined in remote areas.
Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
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Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 AM
New in ANZJPH: Aged care use among older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people has increased overall, but declined in remote areas.
Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
Findings highlight the need for reforms that reflect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander preferences.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
One in 15 Emergency Department visits in the Australian Capital Territory is linked to extreme weather, and global heating will make that worse, a new study out today shows.
The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services.
shorturl.at/l1FOf
#PublicHealth
The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services.
shorturl.at/l1FOf
#PublicHealth
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 AM
One in 15 Emergency Department visits in the Australian Capital Territory is linked to extreme weather, and global heating will make that worse, a new study out today shows.
The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services.
shorturl.at/l1FOf
#PublicHealth
The study invovled researchers from ANU, ADL Uni, & Canberra Health Services.
shorturl.at/l1FOf
#PublicHealth
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Last month, we marked World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a moment to celebrate Australia’s progress.
With HPV vaccination coverage >80% among adolescents and a strong National Cervical Screening Program, Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer.
- Shared by HPSIG member Huma Abdi
With HPV vaccination coverage >80% among adolescents and a strong National Cervical Screening Program, Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer.
- Shared by HPSIG member Huma Abdi
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Last month, we marked World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, a moment to celebrate Australia’s progress.
With HPV vaccination coverage >80% among adolescents and a strong National Cervical Screening Program, Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer.
- Shared by HPSIG member Huma Abdi
With HPV vaccination coverage >80% among adolescents and a strong National Cervical Screening Program, Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer.
- Shared by HPSIG member Huma Abdi
ANZJPH research reaches 1.1M+ readers each year.
In 2025, our papers didn’t just get cited - they influenced policy debates, supported advocacy and made headlines on issues from kids’ e-scooter injuries to diet, vapes and vaccination.
8 standout articles (including a special issue) 👇
In 2025, our papers didn’t just get cited - they influenced policy debates, supported advocacy and made headlines on issues from kids’ e-scooter injuries to diet, vapes and vaccination.
8 standout articles (including a special issue) 👇
Eight ANZJPH articles that made headlines in 2025 : Intouch Public Health
Here are eight standout journal articles that shaped public health conversations in 2025.
intouchpublichealth.net.au
December 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
ANZJPH research reaches 1.1M+ readers each year.
In 2025, our papers didn’t just get cited - they influenced policy debates, supported advocacy and made headlines on issues from kids’ e-scooter injuries to diet, vapes and vaccination.
8 standout articles (including a special issue) 👇
In 2025, our papers didn’t just get cited - they influenced policy debates, supported advocacy and made headlines on issues from kids’ e-scooter injuries to diet, vapes and vaccination.
8 standout articles (including a special issue) 👇
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‘We extend our deepest condolences to the victims – who were specifically targeted in this terror attack – and to their families and loved ones. Australians should be able to gather, celebrate and practise their faith without fear of gun violence.’
Excellent 10 point plan❗️
Excellent 10 point plan❗️
We're a founding member of the Aust Gun Safety Alliance, which has issued a joint call for urgent firearm reform following the Bondi tragedy.
We must build on the original lifesaving framework from 1996, and address its current shortcomings.
www.gunsafetyalliance.org.au/updates/gun-...
We must build on the original lifesaving framework from 1996, and address its current shortcomings.
www.gunsafetyalliance.org.au/updates/gun-...
Gun Safety Advocates Support a Ten-Point Plan for Firearm Reform
Australia’s leading public-health, community-safety and firearm-harm prevention organisations today issued a joint call for urgent reform of Australia’s firearms laws...
www.gunsafetyalliance.org.au
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
‘We extend our deepest condolences to the victims – who were specifically targeted in this terror attack – and to their families and loved ones. Australians should be able to gather, celebrate and practise their faith without fear of gun violence.’
Excellent 10 point plan❗️
Excellent 10 point plan❗️
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☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
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#OneHealthResearch 🚨
New scoping review on climate & arboviruses in Australia:
📊 30 studies analysed
🌏 Inland regions included
🌡️ Temperature–infection link varied by region
👉 Highlights need to enhance human & 🦟 vector surveillance
#RossRiverVirus #BarmahForestvirus
New scoping review on climate & arboviruses in Australia:
📊 30 studies analysed
🌏 Inland regions included
🌡️ Temperature–infection link varied by region
👉 Highlights need to enhance human & 🦟 vector surveillance
#RossRiverVirus #BarmahForestvirus
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 AM
#OneHealthResearch 🚨
New scoping review on climate & arboviruses in Australia:
📊 30 studies analysed
🌏 Inland regions included
🌡️ Temperature–infection link varied by region
👉 Highlights need to enhance human & 🦟 vector surveillance
#RossRiverVirus #BarmahForestvirus
New scoping review on climate & arboviruses in Australia:
📊 30 studies analysed
🌏 Inland regions included
🌡️ Temperature–infection link varied by region
👉 Highlights need to enhance human & 🦟 vector surveillance
#RossRiverVirus #BarmahForestvirus
New in ANZJPH 🦟 Scoping review out now on how temperature affects Ross River & Barmah Forest virus notifications in Australia. Timely reminder to protect yourself from mozzies this summer.
Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
New in ANZJPH 🦟 Scoping review out now on how temperature affects Ross River & Barmah Forest virus notifications in Australia. Timely reminder to protect yourself from mozzies this summer.
Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
Paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Media 👉 www.phaa.net.au/Web/Web/News...
@publichealthaus.bsky.social
New in ANZJPH: Research from the University of Auckland found at 1 in 8 NZ teens reported unwanted sexual experiences.
Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
'Incredibly concerning': One in eight teens report unwanted sexual experiences - study
The survey found sexual violence rates were highest against Māori and Pacific teens, gender-diverse youth, and those in the poorest schools.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
New in ANZJPH: Research from the University of Auckland found at 1 in 8 NZ teens reported unwanted sexual experiences.
Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
Read the Radio New Zealand article below, or check out the research here: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth @publichealthaus.bsky.social
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Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth www.croakey.org/victorian-go... #publichealth
Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth
www.croakey.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Victorian Government faces avalanche of opposition over its move against VicHealth www.croakey.org/victorian-go... #publichealth
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Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick.
We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.
Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.
www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...
We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.
Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.
www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick.
We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.
Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.
www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...
We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation.
Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts.
www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...
The number of older Australians with a mental-health condition using home care has sharply increased.
Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care.
Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care.
Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The number of older Australians with a mental-health condition using home care has sharply increased.
Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care.
Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
Experts say this is straining an already stretched aged-care system and are calling for improved staff training and integrated care.
Read the letter: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
While the risk in Australia is low, TB is a major global killer.
A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
December 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
While the risk in Australia is low, TB is a major global killer.
A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
A new letter published in ANZJPH calls for high-risk groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants, to have access to a Medicare funded QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) test.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#PublicHealth
Early childhood shapes lifelong movement habits.
NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
November 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Early childhood shapes lifelong movement habits.
NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
NZ’s Movement-Active-Physical-Play pilot showed the program is feasible and well received, but didn’t clearly increase activity - highlighting the need for more research and stronger evidence.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an... #PublicHealth
Australian oncologist Ranjana Srivastava reflects on the rise of fraudulent journal papers and paper mills, and their role in spreading misinformation. As AI takes off - this opinion piece is a timely reminder of the importance of credible, peer-reviewed science and journals.
Doing your own research isn’t a bad thing, I tell my patients. But just how will they spot the fraudulent papers? | Ranjana Srivastava
While every self-aware doctor knows no one is an expert on everything, the average person turning to the internet cannot distinguish evidence from gloss
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Australian oncologist Ranjana Srivastava reflects on the rise of fraudulent journal papers and paper mills, and their role in spreading misinformation. As AI takes off - this opinion piece is a timely reminder of the importance of credible, peer-reviewed science and journals.
The first 1,000 days shape lifelong health.
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Supporting families to raise healthy kids: The INFANT program : Intouch Public Health
Anyone who has endured a high chair standoff over food, or battled nap time with an exhausted child, will know that raising a baby is not for the faint hearted.
intouchpublichealth.net.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The first 1,000 days shape lifelong health.
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
INFANT’s free app + group sessions give parents evidence-based support.
A new ANZJPH paper published today captures the program's reach in Victoria.
An example of how effective interventions can be scaled up.
Study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
Who is influencing Australia’s food sector?
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Who is influencing Australia’s food sector?
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social
A new study maps major investors and the companies where they hold sizeable stakes. Most didn’t disclose nutrition policies, and many voted against related #PublicHealth proposals.
📄 doi.org/10.1016/j.an.... @publichealthaus.bsky.social