For further publications on the subject of preventable chronic disease, please search our ePublication repository or the Health Library Catalogue.
| Title | Published | Description | ePublication |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT Implementation Plan (Adobe PDF document - 5246KB) | 2010 | The implementation plan provides an outline of strategies and actions for chronic conditins prevention and management from 2010 to 2012 in government and non-government health organisations, workplaces and communtities throughout the Northern Territory. The plan will be updated every three years throughout the life of the Northern Territory Chronic Conditions Prevention and Management Strategy | n/a |
| Preventable Chronic Diseases in Aboriginal Populations (Adobe PDF document - 502KB) | 2009 | The purpose of this paper is to provide background information about chronic diseases in the Aboriginal population in the NT and to stimulate input and comment to assist in the revision of the Preventable Chronic diseases Strategy (PCDS) and implementation plan. | n/a |
| 2009 | The Northern Territory (NT) Department of Health and Families has worked with partners in the non-government, private and Aboriginal health sectors and consulted widely with other stakeholders to develop the Strategy. It aims to improve the health and well being of all Territorians by reducing the incidence and impact of chronic conditions. Key evidence based strategies have been identified and form the framework for building and strengthening a system-wide response to prevent and reduce the impact of chronic conditions for: all people in the NT, across the continuum of care and across the lifespan. The strategy focuses on Cardiovascular disease, Rheumatic heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, Chronic airways disease, Chronic kidney disease, Chronic mental illness and some cancers (associated with common risk factors for other chronic conditions). Underlying principles and key action areas are identified. | n/a |
| 2007 | The Northern Territory Preventable Chronic Disease Strategy was launched in 1999. It was a strategic attempt to bring about change in the prevention, early detection, and management of chronic diseases in the NT, and at all levels of the health care system. Consulting Pty Ltd was commissioned to complete the evaluation of the NTPCDS. The methodology included undertaking focus group interviews, sourcing information and data identified in the gap analysis, collating and analysing materials and finalising a report with recommendations. | n/a | |
| 1999 | Evidence drawn from a collective review of the national and international literature over a three year period specifically for the purpose of informing 1999 Strategy development. | n/a | |
| 1999 | The original PCDS 1999-2007 strategy provided a three-point framework for Government and non-government stakeholders across the Northern Territory to collectively address five chronic diseases. | n/a | |
| The Chronicle | Quarterly | The Chronicle is a quarterly publication with contributions from members. It contains stories on NT and interstate projects, innovations and related activities in the field of chronic disease. Each edition has a theme and one edition per year devoted to the proceedings of the annual Conference. Contributions can be forwarded to the CDN email. Contribution guidelines are available. | Yes |
