Raising awareness about chronic disease in our rural communities. Understand what diseases may be more common among rural and remote people, and how we can prevent illnesses from developing. Many articles are written by our wonderful rural doctors. They highlight important information about how to stay healthy and well.
CategoriesDisease PreventionRural Australians are three to five times more likely to develop dementia. Here we explore the challenge for those in rural communities, the early warning signs of dementia and why mental exercise could help lower your risk.
CategoriesDisease PreventionDo you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke? One in every four people around the world will experience a stroke in their lifetime – awareness and education is key.
CategoriesDisease PreventionBetween five and ten per cent of women develop gestational diabetes, with research showing that it is slightly more common in remote areas of Australia.
CategoriesDisease PreventionThe diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) is slightly more difficult in remote areas of Australia. Here we look at everything you need to know to understand this condition that affects 33,000 Australians and the unique challenges for those living in rural and remote communities.
CategoriesDisease PreventionApproximately 1 in 70 Australians have coeliac disease however 80% remain undiagnosed. Most Australians with coeliac disease don’t know it. Improved awareness of the condition has resulted in higher diagnosis rates in the past few years, however, there has also been an increase in the incidence of coeliac disease.
Rural Doctors Foundation recommend that if you have a close relative with coeliac disease, ask your local rural doctor for a blood test to screen for coeliac disease.
CategoriesDisease PreventionAsthma affects 11 per cent of Australians, but personal trainer Mandy Willis had no inkling she would be one of them. Rural Doctors Foundation spoke with Mandy, an athlete from the south-east Queensland farming town of Beaudesert who shares her story of what it is like to live with asthma.
CategoriesDisease PreventionResearch shows that nine out of ten women diagnosed with ovarian cancer experience symptoms.
In our latest health article we discuss the signs to watch out for and risk factors to be aware of.
CategoriesDisease PreventionOur kidneys play an important role in our health. Yet, we can lose 90% of our kidney function before symptoms appear. Learn more about how to identify the signs and avoid kidney disease.
CategoriesDisease PreventionBowel cancer can be deadly. Rural Doctors Foundation explores the signs, symptoms and treatment options
CategoriesDisease PreventionRural Doctors Foundation explores the contributing factors to diabetes. We also look at common symptoms and what you should do if you think you may have diabetes.
