Organisation

National Health and Medical Research Council

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NHMRC
Strategy

Road map II: A strategic framework for improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through research


The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Road Map II: a Strategic Framework for Improving the Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People through Research (Road Map II) has been developed to respond to issues raised in the review of the NHMRC Road Map: A Strategic Framework for Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
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Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol


These guidelines communicate evidence concerning these risks to the Australian community to allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding the amount of alcohol that they choose to drink.
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Air quality in and around traffic tunnels


The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Ageing, commissioned a systematic review of national and international literature and practices in relation to air quality in and around traffic tunnels. This review formed the basis of a national NHMRC workshop attended by experts from the health and...
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10 of the best research projects 2008


Australia has a proud history of producing groundbreaking health and medical research. This booklet showcases a selection of current projects and introduces some of the researchers who are continuing that tradition. Work on stem cells, diabetes, cancer, dental health and obesity in children are some of the research projects showcased here. Others include helping heal...
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Draft revised 'Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking'


The Australian Alcohol Guidelines: health risks and benefits, issued by the NHMRC in 2001, are currently under review by the NHMRC in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking are now available for public consultation.