2010 Archive

Christmas holidays signal an exodus of families heading to a favourite camping or fishing spot, to visit interstate relatives or an impromptu day at the beach.

Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease. More than three million or one in four Australian adults over the age of 25 have either diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes).

Asthma is one of Australia’s most common chronic health problems affecting around two million people – one in nine children and one in 10 adults currently have the disease.

Asthma is one of Australia’s most common chronic health problems affecting around two million people – one in nine children and one in 10 adults currently have the disease.

Many older Australians or so-called ‘grey nomads’ who hit the road north to escape winter’s chill, may be poorly prepared for travel in remote Australia, where distances span thousands of kilometres.

During National Diabetes Week (July 11-17), the Australia Medic Alert Foundation reminds all Australians that quick action is vital in treating the potential complications of diabetes in an emergency.

Mid-year school holidays often signal an exodus of Australian families heading to a favourite camping or fishing spot, the snow or to beat the winter’s chill in warmer climates.

The last decade has seen a rapid rise in the number of Australians suffering from potentially life threatening food allergies, now estimated to affect approximately six per cent of children and two per cent of adults.