Identifying The Barriers To Optimal Diabetes And Diabetic Retinopathy Care In Non-English Speaking Adults With Type I And II Diabetes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Summary
Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with diabetic retinopathy being one of its common complications. With an ageing population, the public health and economic impact associated with diabetes are expected to magnify. Among the risk factors for sub-optimal diabetes care, language proficiency and cultural differences have been indicated. However, there is little to no research into the barriers of diabetes care in Australia�s non-English speaking population, which is the purpose of the proposed study.
Reducing Indoor Air Pollution In The Home: A Randomised Controlled Trial Of A Behavioural Intervention.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$85,552.00
Summary
Exposure to air pollution is not confined to pollution emitted outdoors by motor vehicles and industry. We are exposed to a diverse and complex mix of indoor pollutants produced in many cases by everyday activities. Since we spend about 70-90% of our time indoors, the potential effect of these pollutants on our health is important and of concern. There is a growing number of scientific studies that confirm the importance of indoor air pollution to our health. Two indoor pollutants commonly found ....Exposure to air pollution is not confined to pollution emitted outdoors by motor vehicles and industry. We are exposed to a diverse and complex mix of indoor pollutants produced in many cases by everyday activities. Since we spend about 70-90% of our time indoors, the potential effect of these pollutants on our health is important and of concern. There is a growing number of scientific studies that confirm the importance of indoor air pollution to our health. Two indoor pollutants commonly found in the home are nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emitted from gas appliances and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). ETS, or passive smoking, is known to increase lower respiratory tract illness in children, asthma, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that NO2 may increase respiratory symptoms and exacerbate the response of asthmatics to allergens such as house dust mites. In this project we extend our earlier work on indoor air pollution, with the aim of evaluating simple and effective ways to improve air quality in the home. Parents of school children from the Newcastle area will be invited to participate in the study. Parents will receive information about the health risks of indoor air pollution and advice on how to decrease the levels in their home. We will monitor the air quality in each participant's home to see whether the education program has helped parents to decrease the levels of NO2 and ETS in their home. We will also examine whether a reduction in these pollutants has improved the lung health of the children in the study.Read moreRead less