Serena Booy - Public Health/Health Promotion Practitioner

A life without sicknes

"Welcome to the exploration of the intricate landscape of health and development in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. Join us as we delve into the captivating tapestry that embodies progress and well-being in these unique regions."

Serena Booy

Call for investment into a Pacific and Māori Health Workforce.

Budget cuts and reduced expenditure on Health Promotion and Public Health initiatives paired with the rising epidemic of non-communicable...

Serena Booy

Obesity as a Socially Produced Phenomena

Is obesity a socially defined condition or is it a medically diagnosable disease? What role does society play in the obesity epidemic?...

Serena Booy

THE FOUR PRIMARY CAUSES OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The burden of death and disability is higher amongst people in developing countries. Higher rates of obesity and diabetes are now more...

Serena Booy

THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Socioeconomic status is the most powerful predictor of disease, disorder, injury and mortality we have. FACTS: * Poverty is a major...

Serena Booy

OBESITY LINKED TO CANCER

Prevalence Obesity among children and adolescence in Australia affects 1 in 4 children and is responsible for increased risk of...

Serena Booy

A LIFE WITHOUT SICKNESS, POVERTY OR UNCERTAINTY.

FACTS: * The burden of death and disability is higher among people in developing countries. * Higher rates of obesity and diabetes are...