Strategic Research and Development
Research Projects
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in NSW
The purpose of this project was to identify the available evidence about preventing type 2 Diabetes in CALD communities by synthesising:
- Demographic data on CALD groups in NSW
- Epidemiological data on diabetes risks and rate of progession to diabetes.
- Qualitative evidence about CALD community attitudes to diabetes and diabetes risks
- CALD specific risk reduction interventions for diabetes
- Purpose designed mechanisms for the evaluation of relevant CALD specific programs.
The project was conducted between September and November 2006
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in NSW Report -PDF (778 Kb)
Pram Walking Project
Mothers of young babies and Australian women from non-English-speaking (NESB) backgrounds have been identified
as seldom engaging in physical activity. New mothers and NESB mothers face special barriers to physical activity
participation including lack of childcare, having no one to exercise with, little time and cost. Pram Walking
Project was implemented in the Western Sydney area in 2001-02. It aimed to overcome these key barriers to physical
activity participation for new mothers.
Pram Walking Project Report - PDF (3.9 Mb)
Food Advertising on Australian Television 2002 Study
In June 2002, the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Advancement conducted a study on food
advertising during children's television viewing hours.
The key findings of the study were:
- Half of all food advertisements promoted foods high in fat and/or sugar;
- 'Confectionery' and 'fast food restaurants' were the most advertised food categories during
children's TV viewing hours;
- Confectionery advertisements were three times as likely, and fast food restaurant advertisements
twice as likely, to be broadcast during children's programs than adults' programs; and
- The study concluded that foods most advertised during children's viewing hours were not those
foods that contribute to a healthy diet for children and that confectionery and fast food restaurant
advertising appeared to target children.
The results of the study are published in the journal Health Promotion International
Neville L, Thomas M, Bauman A (2005). Food advertising on Australian television: the extent of
children's exposure. Health Promotion International. 20:105-112.
Food Advertising on Australian Television 2006 Study
In April 2006, NSW Health commissioned a public health research collaboration focused around
the Australian Centre for Health Promotion to conduct research on food advertising during children's
television viewing hours. The objective of this study was to analyse food and drink advertisements on
Sydney commercial television, and compare results to patterns described in 2002.
Data from the 2006 study is currently being analysed and a report will be available in the near future.
For further information contact Mr Ming Lin at:
ming.lin@doh.health.nsw.gov.au.
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