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statistics on Musculoskeletal CONDITIONS 1.71billionpeople affected globallyI 150typesof Musculoskeletal conditionsII 149millionyears lived with disability globallyIII 2/3ADULTSIN rehabilitation globally are due to Musculoskeletal conditionsIV 160countrieshave low back pain as the single leading cause of disabilityV * Read statistics sources I & III Cieza, A., Causey, K., Kamenov, K., Hanson, S. W., Chatterji, S., & Vos, T. (2021). Global estimates of the need for rehabilitation based on the Global Burden of Disease study 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet (London, England), 396(10267), 2006–2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32340-0 WHO Website. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/musculoskeletal-conditions II, IV & V WHO Website. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/musculoskeletal-conditions Testing and develop

Cancer

statistics on CANCER 9.7milliondied from cancer worldwide in 2022 70%of global cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries ONLY 5%of total global spending on cancer care is expendeD in low- and middle-income countries 28millionnew cases of cancer predicted GLobally by 2040 * Read statistics sources https://gco.iarc.fr/ Bridging the gap: advancing global access to cancer care Cancer care is a right, not a privilege. Together, we can ensure everyone has the opportunity to fight cancer with the care and support they need. At The George Institute, we go beyond identifying disparities in cancer care by actively working to remove barriers and create sustainable solutions. Our focus is on understanding the unique challenges faced by underserved communities and addressing the needs of cancer patients through innovative strategies and collaborations. Our Cancer Program strives to: Design tailored solutions to meet community healthcar

Health equity

Attendees of the Workshop on Cutting Edge Research Methods to study Health Equity, 2019Equitable research for equitable outcomes The George Institute’s Health Equity Program utilises global, multi-disciplinary research initiatives, spanning mutiple countries, to improve health and well-being outcomes. Health Equity Action Lab (HeaL), is a research and reform program that aims to improve equity in health systems across the globe. By focusing on social development and systemic issues, we aim to offer practical and equitable solutions to health concerns across the globe. The Health Equity Action Lab (HeaL) strives to: Analyse health inequalities to identify contributing factors and develop actionable strategies for inclusion Collaborate with key interest-stakeholders and actors across levels of health systems to strengthen capacities and drive systemic changes in health systems Develop tools to address the impacts of health interventions and improve equity-driven outcomes

Careers

Make a global impact in your career Are you looking for the next step in your career? An opportunity to make a real difference to people in communities locally and globally? At The George Institute, your work will help find solutions to some of the world’s greatest health challenges.  We are not just a workplace - we are a community united by a shared mission. Joining our global medical research institute means having the opportunity to make a real impact through innovative research, collaboration, and advocacy. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to advancing health equity and play a vital role in improving millions of lives across the world. Naidoc Week Celebrations at The George Institute Australia What we offer Fair pay for allWe are committed to achieving pay equity for all our diverse employees around the world. Wellness mattersYour well-being is our priority, with programs designed to support your mental and emotional health. A susta

Respiratory

STATISTICS ON respiratory 10%of Australians experience breathlessness that chronically limits exertion 10%DEATHs in australia ARE due to respiratory conditions 31%of Australian adults have a chronic respiratory disease 70%OF AUSTRALIAN population with asthma or COPD remain undiagnosed Providing innovative healthcare solutions for patients with respiratory diseases The Respiratory Group at The George Institute conducts collaborative, multi-country studies to reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases and ensure equitable access to care. With various projects running in multiple countries, our work focuses on: Creating tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in primary care Leading multicentre trials in asthma, COPD, and pulmonary rehabilitation Exploring telemedicine's role in managing respiratory conditions, including during COVID-19 Converting research into guidelines, tools, and education for healthcare provi

Renal and metabolic

statistics on renal and Metabolic US$220Billionglobal annual cost of chronic kidney disease 13.3millionpeople experience acute kidney injury each year 10%OF the world’s population is affected by chronic kidney disease 73%cannot afford kidney failure treatment 90%with early stage kidney diseases are unaware Better care, Increased quality of life Our research is helping people live longer, healthier lives by reducing the impact of kidney disease. We aim to transform kidney health and improve the well-being of everyone at risk for or living with this disease. In order to develop treatments that reduce the need for dialysis and improve lives, we also need to understand the existing barriers in our current models of care. Our research program is not just involved in the identification of treatments through clinical trials, we also advocate locally and globally to implement these outcomes. Our impact 11 randomised controll

Reducing hypertension: The role of low sodium salt substitutes for population health

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Thank you for requesting the FoodSwitch – State of the Food Supply Report 2023You can download the report by clicking on the link here.FoodSwitch holds data on over 100,000 Australian packaged food items, 5,000 fast food items and data for 16 other countries.If you are interested in obtaining further data or analyses relating to the food supply, please contact Fraser Taylor at ftaylor@georgeinstitute.org.au

From chronic back pain to arthritis – how can we transform patient care and why is early collaboration with clinicians essential?

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Claudia Selin Batz

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Claudia is an emerging public health professional with 5 years of experience in communications, advocacy and policy. She is the Policy and Advocacy Advisor at The George Institute for Global Health, working on a programme of policy, stakeholder engagement and thought leadership to increase the impact of TGI’s research. She works with the World Health Organization, UN and other global health organisations and networks, conducting advocacy activities focused on the UK, where TGI works in collaboration with Imperial College London.

Previously, she has worked at the World Obesity Federation managing communication and dissemination activities for 2 EU consortium childhood obesity projects (CO-CREATE & STOP). Ms Batz elicits perspectives of young people into the strategic design and delivery of programs and policies, fostering partnerships and convening relevant stakeholders to ensure that public policy is more inclusive and equitable. She recently co-hosted the ‘Youth Voices for Healthy Choices’ podcast.

In 2022, Claudia was selected as a Salzburg Seminar Fellow and a working group member of the EIT Health Alumni Network where she works with multidisciplinary communities of entrepreneurs and innovators to advocate for equitable access to healthcare via digitalisation and to build inclusive communities. She is also a native of Turkey.

Chhavi Bhandari

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Chhavi leads the Impact & Engagement programme of work in India with activities including advocacy, policy engagement and community engagement to help increase the impact of the institute’s health and medical research.

She is an MBA with multi-disciplinary experience in the healthcare sector. She has worked with national and state governments, hospitals, NGOs, universities, pharmaceuticals, medical-technology, multilateral organisations and insurance companies, globally, as part of her consulting and management roles in India, Australia and the UK.

Workplace Stress: A neglected aspect of mental health wellbeing

Workplace stress remains an often-neglected aspect across different industries and countries, including India. World Health Organization defines workplace stress as ‘the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope’. Some key factors that cause increased stress at workplace are workload (both excessive and insufficient work), lack of participation and control in the workplace, monotonous or unpleasant tasks, role ambiguity or conflict, lack of recognition at work, inequity, poor interpersonal relationships, poor working conditions, poor leadership and communication and conflicting home and work demands. “Depression or anxiety are not the only outcome of stress, physical disorders such as hypertension and diabetes can also be caused due to stress. While research has established the two-way link between stress and these physical disorders, organizations ne