Chronic disease prevention at work
New and improved diagnostics, preventative programs, innovative treatments and clinical interventions will be explored at the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference tomorrow.
New and improved diagnostics, preventative programs, innovative treatments and clinical interventions will be explored at the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference tomorrow.
More than 300 biomedical scientists, clinical researchers, health professionals and research students are expected to converge at the event.
“We must not underestimate the huge impact chronic diseases are having on our lives today,” Professor Allan Cripps, Griffith’s Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), said.
“Four out of every five Australians are affected by at least one chronic disease, namely cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes.
“More profound is the fact that by addressing lifestyle risk factors for chronic disease, this impact can be significantly reduced, our health improved and our health systems sustainably recover.”
Over two days delegates will cover major health and medical challenges including mental health, infectious diseases, obesity, nutrition, maternity and parenting, ageing and musculoskeletal conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
“Appreciating the amazing gains we as a society can make by focusing on prevention rather than cure, we welcome and look forward to engaging with local and national health professionals, clinicians and delegates from other universities, research institutions and government organisations who are joining us this year,” Professor Cripps said.
