Prof Lauren Ball

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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

Lauren’s vision is for all Australians to be supported by a health care system that allows them to reach their full potential in life. Lauren has an international reputation for improving health care by creating knowledge, translating it into real-life scenarios, and evaluating improvements for people, providers, and funders. Her work spans general practice, community care, aged care, allied health, workforce development, digital health, and population health.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

By Emily Burch, Prof Lauren Ball

Clinical Articles

Public health

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

By Prof Lauren Ball

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition, Lifestyle, Public health

Prof Lauren Ball

Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

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Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Prof Lauren Ball

Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

More from this expert

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Tune in for "Facial rashes case studies - Practical guide to assessment and management" lecture

Tuesday 9th June, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.