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Professor of Public Health @ Deakin, Australia. Editor-in-Chief @healthpromint.bsky.social @ottawacharter40.bsky.social Commercial and political determinants of health with current projects on: gambling, fossil fuels, menopause, conflicts of interest.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our latest Editorial launches our celebration of the Ottawa Charter at 40! @healthpromint.bsky.social @ottawacharter40.bsky.social
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Watch my interview with Ilona Kickbusch
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Or listen on our podcast!
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40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion—Reaffirming Health for All

On the 21st November 1986, the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada presented a Charter that would change the way we think

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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 11d

‘I want food to be tasty & healthy’: school-children’s experiences with nutrition education & messaging

@fionaquigs.bsky.social, Louise Lynch, Ruth Price, Lynsey Hollywood, Alison Gallagher, Elaine Mooney, Amanda McCloat, Anne Moorhead

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Validate User

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 10d

NEW 🔔 Tobacco and nicotine population health planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population growth

✍️ Rohan M Telford, Raymond Lovett, Christina Heris, Lisa J Whop, Michelle Kennedy, Catherine Chamberlain, Raglan Maddox

OPEN ACCESS doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf158

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Grant Duthie @grantduthie.bsky.social · 5d

New in @healthpromint.bsky.social
Our new study (with Hao Xu, Amy Morgan, and Nicola Reavley) identifies key beliefs that shape help-seeking intentions to inform health promotion campaigns with older men
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#MentalHealth #HealthPromotion #PublicHealth #MensHealth

Beliefs that explain mental health help-seeking intention among older men: a reasoned action approach

Abstract. Older men seek help for mental health concerns at almost half the rate of older females. Efforts to motivate older men to seek help through healt

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 5d

NEW 🔔 A critical interrogation of the legitimacy of commercial actors in food policy partnerships

✍️ Cécile Knai, Yanaina Chavez-Ugalde, Elizabeth Eastmure, Matt Egan, Harry Rutter, Laurence Blanchard, Mark Petticrew

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Health Promotion International @healthpromint.bsky.social · 3d

NEW 🔔 “It’s all about the money.” Australian women’s perspectives about menopause and the commercial determinants of health

✍️ Katrina Wood, Simone McCarthy, Hannah Pitt, Melanie Randle, Grace Arnot, Samantha Thomas

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 1d

📣Call for Articles

We invite submissions to the Special Collection on the 40th Anniversaries of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and @healthpromint.bsky.social . More info below! 👇

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Call for Articles

Special Collection on the 40th Anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion We are pleased to announce that we have expanded contributions to the Spe

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Nicole @coleym64.bsky.social · 3d

On Monday, the ABC's storied investigative program 4 Corners completely pole-axed the online bookmakers.

On Wednesday, Alexi Baker, the partner of new ABC managing director Hugh Marks, decides its a good idea to join the BETR board.

Only in Australia

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Stephen Mayne on X: "On Monday, the ABC's storied investigative program 4 Corners completely pole-axed the online bookmakers. On Wednesday, Alexi Baker, the partner of new ABC managing director Hugh Marks, decides its a good idea to join the BETR board. Only in Australia https://t.co/XcLBtHnQx1" / X

On Monday, the ABC's storied investigative program 4 Corners completely pole-axed the online bookmakers. On Wednesday, Alexi Baker, the partner of new ABC managing director Hugh Marks, decides its a good idea to join the BETR board. Only in Australia https://t.co/XcLBtHnQx1

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 3d

They kicked @davidpocock.bsky.social out of the sports club!!! What is going on.....🤷‍♀

Seriously, this is yet another example of how the lobbying rules in Australia must be strengthened to protect public health policy from being influenced by vested interests.

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Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 3d

Sportsbet was invited to a Labor party fundraising dinner with an Albanese government minister earlier this week, despite bipartisan calls for the party to ignore lobbying from the wagering industry and introduce tougher regulation.

@henrybelot.bsky.social

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Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry

Exclusive: Earlier that day, four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industry

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks! Good luck with your essay!

Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 6d

There is a surge of products, services, and events promising to support women during the menopause transition.

Our new study in @healthpromint.bsky.social explores how women think that commercial actors shape menopause-related narratives, products, and practices.
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“It’s all about the money.” Australian women’s perspectives about menopause and the commercial determinants of health

Abstract. With increased public attention on menopause, researchers have started to investigate the surge of commercial products and services which claim t

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DTH Lab @dthlab.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Next year marks 40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion.

In a new editorial,
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#IlonaKickbusch, #MihályKökény & #OrkanOkan reflect on this legacy and reaffirm the vision of #HealthforAll.

Read: doi.org/10.1093/heap...

40 years of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion—Reaffirming Health for All

On the 21st November 1986, the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada presented a Charter that would change the way we think

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Social Science Insights @socialsciencein.bsky.social · 13d

Example of visual social science. Participants took photos of their walks, recorded audio field notes of their sensory experiences, annotated a Google map, and participated in interviews

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 14d

I really love these studies in @healthpromint.bsky.social that share young peoples views. Really nice methods and photos in this study. Fascinating theme around mobility as connection:

"It is very lonely walking by yourself, even though it is a quick walk."

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‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: a qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia

Abstract. The active mobility experiences of adolescents intersect with those of younger children and older youth in many ways. However, existing research

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 13d

Practice of public health coordination in Sweden: roles, responsibilities, and realities: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

The practice of public health coordination in Sweden: roles, responsibilities, and realities

Abstract. In response to increasingly complex and cross-sectoral public health challenges, coordination has emerged as a key strategy for aligning efforts

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 14d

‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: a qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia

Abstract. The active mobility experiences of adolescents intersect with those of younger children and older youth in many ways. However, existing research

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Mike Daube @mikedaube.bsky.social · 14d

Tuesday marks 75 years since the historic September 30, 1950 Doll & Hill BMJ paper confirming smoking as a cause of lung cancer. For 75 years tobacco companies have been selling and promoting products they know are lethal when used as intended.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 18d

Recognising the information environment as a determinant of health #ottawa40 @ottawacharter40.bsky.social

Editorial: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

Interview with Tina Purnat, Elisabeth Wilhelm and Becky White:

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5uvj...

YouTube: youtu.be/ChRESMxyojY?...

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

And a massive thanks to the peer reviewers who provided such brilliant and thoughtful reviews on the paper 🙏.

Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

Huge thanks to @sarahwhit10.bsky.social and Jean Hailes for supporting the data collection for this study! And brilliant coauthors @simonemccarthy.bsky.social @gracearnot.bsky.social @hannahpitt.bsky.social @katrinawood.bsky.social

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

We conclude that ensuring the availability of independent, evidence-based information, and regulating commercial influence in health communication, are all critical steps as part of a comprehensive public health approach to supporting individuals during the menopause transition.

Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

“Who can you trust?”

Participants advocated for an increased focus on the provision of credible, trustworthy, and accessible information - from governments, health professionals and services.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

“Yes misinformation can exacerbate feelings of confusion or anxiety during an already challenging time.”

Participants acknowledged that misinformation created significant financial and emotional risks for women.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

“A lot of companies are trying to make money but are not addressing the real issues for women. Not everyone has access to reliable facts.”

However, there were concerns that those with vested interests (e.g wellness industry, some influencers, pharma) were driving menopause narratives for profits.

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Prof Samantha Thomas @docsamantha.bsky.social · 24d

“Women are learning that we don't have to suffer in silence. We don't have to be ashamed and society is a little more tolerant.”

Participant’s said public awareness was important in challenging stereotypes, stigma and shame, in normalising menopause and breaking intergenerational silence.

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