Health promotion: A political imperative

As we head towards a federal election in Australia, it is timely to think about the types of health policies, programs and research that are required to sustain a healthy, safe, productive, equitable and thriving society. There is strong evidence to suggest that investment in health promotion and prevention can make a significant contribution in this regard. This evidence also suggests that prevention interventions are cost-effective in comparison to hospital care, and therefore a sensible economic choice to assist with both improving population health and reducing health inequities across Australia...