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Jim McGinty joins child health research Board

Former WA Health Minister, the Hon Jim McGinty, has been appointed to the Board of Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research.

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About the Australian Early Development Index

The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) program is conducted by the Centre for Community Child Health

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Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approach

The internet is emerging as a valuable tool for scientists to gather data for critical research into rare diseases.

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Pregnancy link to child behaviour

A new study has found that children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems.

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More than 50% of women drink alcohol while pregnant

A new study has found that more than half of West Australian women surveyed drank alcohol during pregnancy.

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Ministers urged to stand firm on folate

Two of Australia's pioneers in folate research have urged the Federal government to hold firm in its support for mandatory fortification.

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DOWNLOAD - The first research report: Patterns and trends in Mortality in WA.

The Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People today officially released this report.

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Beating the flu bug

Perth children are being asked to volunteer for an important national study to test the effectiveness of an influenza vaccine in children.

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Vaccinating society against long-term labour shortages

Community health and education programs may help Australia avert chronic labour and skills shortages in the decades ahead, according to Professor Fiona Stanley.

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Michael Chaney awarded Fiona Stanley Medal

Wesfarmers Managing Director Michael Chaney has been honoured with the Fiona Stanley Medal for his commitment to improving child health and wellbeing.